Sat 24th July : Ludlow - Shrewsbury

Much easier cycle than I was expecting. I thought Shrewsbury might be very high up. I think I was still traumatised by the whole 'Goggin' 'Dontstay monstay' experience.

Decided to stick mostly to main roads today because 1) they get you there in a straighter line 2) better signposted 3) tend to be less hilly 4) experienced enough bumpy lanes now.

Passed a school on top of a hill that looked like Thunderbird 3.

Saw the biggest caravan site ever. There werent any caravans there but it was all laid out for, I reckon, several thousand. A caravan jamboree.

Because of my new plan, I didnt follow the route I had planned, and was nowhere near the campsite I was booked in to. So I just stopped at the first Inn I came across in Shrewsbury (such had worked well for me in Ludlow). It was pretty crappy but very cheap.

Had a few drinks in Shrewsbury to experience Saturday night there. Hmm..quite rough.

Learnt today:
1) Progress before pretty. Get the majority of the way using main roads, then indulge the last few miles along country lanes if needs be. Much smarter.
2) I just eat because I think I should
3) I am no longer attractive and have developed perfect Gaydar deflection.

Dist = 39.6miles
Time = 3hrs 16mins
Speed = 12.1 mph
Total = 229 miles