102 miles. I did it. I cycled all the way to Llandudno, met my friend Mat for some lunch, and then came home again. For good measure I also did a lap of the Great Orme, just to ensure my mileage was over 100 for the day which was a nice landmark to break. It was a beautiful cloudless day, and the route there along the coast was predominantly flat and about 70% off-road, but still I felt a sense of achievement as i ate my fish and chips last night. I particularly enjoyed the morning. Setting off at 7am, the world is very peaceful and there's always a nice feeling of excitement heading towards your destination. Unless i take a wrong turn that's what I anticipate the whole journey will be like on the End to End ride. I shouldn't have to retrace my steps and plod back the same way i came. I'm aware that the terrain i encounter will be tougher and there's a good chance that the weather won't be as kind but i feel confident now i can manage the ride physically. My main concern is the bike's condition. There's some awfully pained noises coming from it at times and it's badly in need of the service it's going to get in a few weeks time.
