It was inevitable that Newcastle would be a bit of a let down after my experience at Sunderland. I had been told in previous correspondence that the squad would be away in Hamburg so there would be no one around. Nevertheless a PR guy came down and showed me into the ground which is a very impressive stadium. He signed my shirt and I was soon on my way. On the way 
to the club I crossed the Tyne Bridge which some of you will remember from the Great North Run. On the way back I went over the magnificent new Millennium Foot Bridge which actually opened to let a boat though while I was there. I had now reached my furthest point north and turning south I encountered a very strong head wind. But I staggered my way back to Durham to stay with Eunice's cousin Glyn and Jean Carter. 1000 miles completed and probably the best day I have had.
to the club I crossed the Tyne Bridge which some of you will remember from the Great North Run. On the way back I went over the magnificent new Millennium Foot Bridge which actually opened to let a boat though while I was there. I had now reached my furthest point north and turning south I encountered a very strong head wind. But I staggered my way back to Durham to stay with Eunice's cousin Glyn and Jean Carter. 1000 miles completed and probably the best day I have had.
3 comments:
Hi Rob, I'm sat in my warm office eating my lunch enjoying your blog, I hope you are dry and pedaling well at the moment, and there's no wind against you. Turning south must feel great. I don't see many cyclists on my way to work, we must be lazy around here. I'm looking forward to your story from the theatre of dreams!!! Love Helen x
Hello Rob,
Now you have reached 'up country' and turning south it must be all down hill back to Hereford.
May the wind go with you and all our thoughts and best wishes.
Travel safely.
Gerald & Betty
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