6 of us on today's pedal - me, Husband, the Fabulous In Laws plus Kitty and Goldfish who are here for the weekend. We did the Granite Way - a cycle route between Okehampton and Lydford following (mostly) a disused railway.We started from Okehampton YHA next to the steam railway & Fabulou
s In Laws picked up 2 very reasonably priced hire bikes. 
Considering that they haven't ridden for 2 years - and before that, a much longer non cycling period, they did really well. R struggled a little at the start as her confidence is still a little shaken from a running accident 3 weeks ago - but soon got her pedalling back. T set off really well - and did even better after taking his saddle up a lot!
s In Laws picked up 2 very reasonably priced hire bikes. 
Considering that they haven't ridden for 2 years - and before that, a much longer non cycling period, they did really well. R struggled a little at the start as her confidence is still a little shaken from a running accident 3 weeks ago - but soon got her pedalling back. T set off really well - and did even better after taking his saddle up a lot! Kitty & I relished being able to take photos en route - there was no pressure to speed.
Terrain was really easy - off road tarmac at the start with some gravelly bits. Goldfish still managed to go flying due to another cyclist considerately running him off the track. At about 10km, we switched to quiet lanes and much bigger hills.
Pub at Lydford - loved my cheesey chips - and I had a quick look at the castle - a 12th century prison.
34.03km in total with a respectable ascent of 605m. Very proud of my Fabulous In Laws - and great to spend the day with Kitty & Goldfish.
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