L2P Journal: Day two.

Today was a day of numbers. Between we the mighty 7, we used 8 bikes had two punctures and one more fall, this
time courtesy of Rory Bennett, who went skidding across mud and created a sight to behold.
The day sadly began too late for anyone wanting but Team Cavendish had the chance to regain their place in the peloton, and boy did try succeed as with only one puncture they finished strong, just like their their namesake.
Beyond their, we headed to our start for the day, in a journey which nearly came to an abrupt end as the deer scarpered across the road, before swiftly leaping over a 5 foot hedge. Soon though, we reached the start and we swiftly departed .
The main question I was debating the night before, was how long my legs would last before succumbing to yesterday's fatigue. The answer: inconclusive.
Throughout the day, the pace was relatively constant and the main sources of difficulty lay in the hills. Naturally, the gulf between us as a group would inevitably increase as fatigue affects everyone differently yet as a group we remained strong throughout. So did Mother Nature's mood.
Following her recent affair with the bachelor that is Storm Brian, all that remained was the constant drizzle. I can't recount seeing the sun. The drizzle however was less of an issue, the pre existing puddles and spray were more of a pain, I was fortunate enough to have cycling glasses and I imagine I will also be fortunate enough in days to come.
The terrain today at times was questionable but as we headed into Newhaven, it improved drastically. Yet with 2 punctures today (with one on a tubular tyre rather irritatingly), the ongoing debate will be over the potential value hybrid tyres might add and the possible journey time it might reduce. But anyway, tomorrow is a rest day and I will debate this point to anyone listening. Either this or the Hereford score!

FACT of the DAY:

Today, in 1979, ABBA performed their only live concert in Paris.
  

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