Monday
Our day in the saddle commenced at just before 10am as we set off from Cricklade. It was already hot and we had 44 miles ahead to Oxford Malmaison.It was a tiring day in the saddle for me and at times the thought of another long trek in the saddle tomorrow didn't appeal. Our route today took us through Lechlade to Clanfield to Standlake and Wolvercote. We stopped for lunch at the Black Horse in Standlake and the standard was OK. We had some drama in the afternoon as we rescued a Lamb from the Thames (see previous post).
I also suffered a puncture in the afternoon and I am beginning to think that any ill of any description will befall me and my bike!
Our accommodation for the night is Malmaison Oxford - Now a luxury hotel but one time a prison where we spent a night in the cells! Not cheap with four Oxford Gold Beers costing £23. We headed for the city centre for some more reasonably priced fayre! We are having some laughs along the way and at times our eyes are averted to admire the scenery which has almost caused an accident or two!
We passed 8 pubs today, following on from 9 yesterday but we've only frequented 1... Honest ;-)
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