We get ontio The Monarchs Trail, another old railway line, good for several miles but very muddy in places. It takes a bit of concentration to stay upright and going fast is out of the question. There are more pedestrians, we ring our bells but 50% have earphones in. One couple in their 60's dont hear our bells. I shout "BIKE" and the woman walks over right in front of me. I manage to stop and they deride me for not using a bell. I ring it and they shut up, but I realise it is too high pitched so I am going to get another when possible.
We are going to meet Julians friend Tony, nominally at Hartshill, Nuneaton. It takes us longer than expected and when we chance uon the cafe "Full of Beans" we phone him and he comes to us. Tony very kindly buys us our lunch, a gentleman. Thanks Tony much appreciated.
We set off again, 3 hills to go up, but then we get a good run down the other side. Traffic has been busy today and i am fed up of vanman.
One of the delightful roads we ride is this one called "21 Oaks Road". We didn't count them.
We are staying at Conkers Hostel so we get some supplies at a co-op. Lasagne for me and macaroni for Julian and a third box of tagliatelli which we split oh and a large broccolli and 2 carrots, followed by fruit and yoghurt. We are hungry. The kitchen is compact for the size of the hostel but we manage ok.
We get a room to ourselves though the hostel is busy. We are able to get a washing done and use up all the hanging space, also spreading stuff around our room to dry.
I get talking to Nigel who was being pestered by his daughter for some change for the games room. He very kindly gives me a donation for MS research, thank you sir!
Another round of the cribbage takes place and England again have the upper hand. England lead by 3 now.
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