Wednesday, 4th July

Holbeach to Saffron Walden: 64 miles
We must be in the balmy south as Denise wore a pair of shorts today and i got slightly sun burnt and it was the first time i had seen the sun in two weeks!
As we left Holbeach they were setting up the hotdog stands ready for the Olympic flame, that was due to arrive later that morning.
This was ironic, given it was in Inverness when we started our journey and we have followed it down south. The strange thing is they transport it in a car between towns - hardly the Olympic spirit! I could have done a job with it on the back of my trailer, if they had asked me nicely and saved a few bob too.
Again we encountered our customery head wind along the long narrow straight fenland roads that went on for miles - no wonder they used to think the world was flat around these parts.
I actually felt quite strong today, despite the wind and 'the silent assasin' aka Mrs Blanks seemed to struggle without any hills.
Once we reached Cambridge, it felt like we were back in the south of England. I have to say i was very impressed with the place.
I had been warned by an elderly gentleman to be careful about visiting Cambridge, because there are thousands of bikes and you can't hear them coming.
He was very kind and printed me a route map of how best to get there. Only problem was that it included going on the M11. Silly bugger - i'll take my chances with the bicycles!
The place was cycling heaven and the bicycle is king with fantastic brand new cycle paths everywhere and a place i will definately visit again - probably without the bike.