Mike is following a "Bike Hub" quiet route that is mainly Sustrans Route 2. Then we skirt north of Bridport, and into Axminster as we are peckish, stopping at Tesco's garage for a takeaway coffee and buns. A flat bit is followed by a horrible hill that goes on and on, on the east side of Raymond's Hill. This would normally be a quiet farm lane, but a moto-cross event is being held in a field we pass so we meet lots of cars. Now we begin to recognise place names and a sign tells us we are approaching Ottery St Mary. This time it is Sainbury's to the rescue for a comfort break, shelter from a really heavy shower and a chance to buy our supplies for the evening. The so familiar route from here takes us to Tipton St John, over Metcombe Hill, and past Sandy Lane. Tour de France fever has gripped local cyclists, as a little girl on a "tag-a-long" bike shouts "Allez, Allez," to us, and an elderly couple leap off the path cheering us on like a Peleton. Home by 4.00, 67 quiet but hilly miles. Time to catch up with the men's singles final at Wimbledon, as we unpack.
Total tour miles:- 2970
Location:Dorchester to Exeter
