Early start, a few last minute chores, then throw the bike and bags in the car and head round to JB's place. We filled the water bottles, clipped on the panniers and set off on the 5 miles to reading station.
Fully loaded, our "lightweight" road bikes started to feel like super tankers. Getting moving reminded me of the truck-pull event in World's Strongest Man. Still, I guess we'll get used to it.
Within 10 minutes, my trip computer had fallen off the bars and skidded across the road during rush hour traffic. JB's right pedal was also making a nasty clicking noise and spitting out his cleat at random moments. This was not the start we were looking for.
Arriving at Reading station, a bunch of Bankers were making lots of noise outside. No really, some Barclays employees were "cycling LEJOG" on exercise bikes. What about the hills and the wind resistance? Still, we had a chat, and they mentioned our trip over their PA. We took a couple of pictures, downed a latte and headed through to the platform.
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