I didn't realise how steep the climb would be out of Cheltenham but it got me warmed up! I made steady progress into a strong head wind and after calling the club about 1 hour before I arrived at Swindon Town at 11.45am Sarah Mildehall met me and invited me into the ground. She was the same height as Debbie (Price) and just as friendly. She took my photo in the stadium and reception. Then we chatted about my trip. I said I would to let her know how I get on. I had a phone call from Boston while I was there. John Blackwell said I would be made welcome, do a tour of the pitch when Hereford United are there and they are putting something in the programme on the day. Brilliant! Said farewell to Sarah and started off towards Bristol at about 12.15pm. On the outskirts of Swindon I had another phone call. A lady from Wycombe Wanderers asked if I was happy to do a thing for the press when I get there. Of course they could, I said!
Stopped for lunch in a busy pub just south or the M4 and had a lovely Shepherds Pie. Not sure if I should have stopped as my legs seized up! Anyway, I made the 20 mile journey to the B and B in Corsham feeling like pedalling in treacle with a ball and chain around my ankle. I still arrived at 3.15pm at a magnificent place and a self contained room. A cup of coffee soon revived me.
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