Day 4 - The last day and all downhill (apparently).
40 miles and 2200 cals
We set off from Parkfield Station after I'd decided to have cooked breakfast. There was no weetabix this time.
It was a track rather than road and there were a few sudden up bits but I managed to get in the right gear and get up them OK. We managed to keep together for the most part. It was mostly downhill. 17 miles to the first snack stop. We went over a viaduct and a few bridges to get there. Iona and I got separated from the group after the viaduct and it was the first time I'd got to a snack stop before more people than just John. Iona and I did turn back at one point as we'd gone past a carpark that was empty and then thought we'd gone too far.
The snack stop was in Rowlands Gill. A few of the group had taken a wrong turning but they weren't far behind us.
A quick few miles through the town and onto Gateshead. We all stuck together for this section.
We pootled through the town to the yacht club for our last lunch.
Just a few more miles and there we were - right at the end. It was a bit of a climb and a managed it. I was disappointed with the signpost. I was hoping for something bigger and more impressive.
A bit further to dip the wheels in the sea - down slippy beach, for the final photo.
Shattered, legs burning but had great time despite the weather. Great group of people, great company, great food (mostly) and would recommend it to everyone.
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