• Devon,  UK

    Cycle Tour of Devon and Cornwall: Day 15

    27th September 2020 Route: Okehampton to Exmouth Distance: 35.8 mile (57.3 km) Elevation: 0.6 miles (0.9 km) The overnight rain has cleared by early morning and I had a good view across to the Meldon Viaduct from my room in the Inn. I had traditional fried English breakfast before leaving the Inn and cycling the final return leg of my journey back to Exmouth.  I cycled through Okehampton and up through into the Devon hills.  It was a great day for cycling as it was cool, sunny with no wind.  I cycled up and down the rolling hills all the way to the edge of Exeter.  I descended the steep…

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  • Devon,  Europe

    Cycle Tour of Devon and Cornwall: Day 1

    15th September 2020 Route: Exmouth to Shaldon Distance: 23.3 mile (37.2 km) Elevation: 0.3 miles (0.6 Km) After a couple months of planning I finally set off on my new adventure cycling around the coast of Devon and Cornwall. My trip was delayed due to waiting for my new touring bike to arrive. The delivery date of the original bike I ordered kept being pushed back so I decided cancelled the order. I found an alternative cheaper and better bike locally at the Bike Shed in Exeter. I spent the morning itemising the things I needed to pack and how I was going to pack all the gear within the…

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