Today I embarked on my 4th ride the The Heavy Mental Truants charity ride in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, Nordoff Robbins, Childline and Save the Children.
My friends Corinne and Duncan accompanied me and lead me on a tour of the New Forest, including a couple of roads that I'd not cycled on before - always good to find new roads.
Before I met up with them, I had some donations for the Charity shop in the village hall, so I started off with a large rucksack full, which my back was pleased to be rid off!
We set off in sunshine, but a black cloud seemed to follow us, but it did at least stay dry today (after our soaking last Friday!)
We rode mainly on the roads today, setting off towards the west of the New Forest.
During the ride we saw a Buzzard, Thrush, Sparrows, a Little Egret. A one point, Corvids were circling and cawing overhead. We heard Stonechats, Chiffchaffs and a Cuckoo.
We stopped at High Corner for a drink and a piece of flapjack - well we needed to keep our energy up!
We did a short stretch of the ride on gravel tracks and was rewarded to see this beautiful pony
Thanks to Corine and Duncan, today I cycled just over 32 miles.
That takes me to Stoke Bruerne, in Northamptonshire. We used to live quite close to here and walking along the canal here was a favourite walk of mine.
What helped me through the miles today was knowing that I've already raised £135 for Teenage Cancer Trust, Nordoff Robbins, Childline and Save the Children. Thank you for all those who have sponsored me - it is very much appreciated and helps to keep me pedalling! You can sponsor me here here
Only 80.48 miles to go!
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