We got up at 7.30 and had breakfast from the last of Will & Heph’s breakfast cerial, bread etc. Tom’s knee was feeling much better, and so we set off around 9.30.

The weather was very warm so we made sure we put plenty of sun cream on.

When we arrived in a Glouster, Tom bought a knee bandage, but a few miles later he found it made matters worse and removed, it.

We continued onto Tewkesbury, at which point Tom was in too much pain to continue, despite taking painkillers. He got the train to Birmingham to meet some friends who we were staying with for the night, and I cycled the remaining 40 miles alone.

i stopped at Evesham for lunch, then continued very fast up the duel carrigeway upto Kings Heath in south Birmingham.

Despite my lack of a sense of direction, I found Wins’ parents house without any problems, and once there Wins and Hazel made me some food.

After eating, we played the Great British Train Game or something, which somehow I managed to win.

It was decided that Tom would stay in Birmingham for a few days to let his knee rest, and get medical attention if neccessary. Meanwhile, I would continue to my parents house in Manchester with a couple of other friends, Hazel and Caroline.

Distance: 63 miles (Cumulative: 278 miles)

Thanks to Hazel and Wins who cooked us food, and to Wins’ parents who let us stay for the night.

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