But where to go? Yes, another village needed to be conquered, this time, Beer. I had been holding off on cycling to Beer because I would have to tackle those three hills that have caused me such pain this week. So after this morning's success, I felt they could no longer be used as an excuse. How quickly I was, therefore, breaking my promise to my self, when I said this morning: "if you do this today, you'll never have to do it again"! Clearing the hills again, the drop down into Beer was exhilarating. I thought I'd even beaten my speed record of 28.7 mph, but I actually only reached 28.6 mph, it felt much faster!
Arriving in Beer, I had to dismount to climb the 1:1 hill (OK a slight exaggeration - but only just) up to Pecorama, the gardens and miniature railway attached to the only model railway manufacturer, Peco, left in the UK - something to be proud of. The views from up here are spectacular, on a clear day, like today, you can even see Portland on the horizon.
The journey back was equally thrilling, this is a great coast road. I did however, almost come a cropper on a sharp right doing 20+ mph. My brother would not have been impressed by my lack of high speed cornering ability, I could never get the hang of leaning into a corner! Luckily the extensive path and grass verge prevented me from colliding with the wood beyond. It must have looked quite dramatic. I then continued up the hill using the path, as if this had been my intent all along! Note to self, attempts at a new speed record are on hold until further notice!
So a highly enjoyable ride, and another 'location star' added to my steed.
Stats: 3.88 mi, 29m 47s, Avg 7.8 mph, max 28.6 mph, 330 kcal
You brave bear! Now you just watch yourself on those bends, especially as their May still be a few frosty nights to come.
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