Our WarmShowers hostess, Alex, lives in a terraced cottage, walking distance from Cambridge city centre, in an area around Mill Road which has its own village atmosphere with lots of local shops. Alex gives us a great route out of the city, along the Cam riverside path. The only cyclists out on an early Saturday morning are the rowing coaches hollering instructions to the students in singles or eights. A quiet Route 11 cycle path takes us to near Ely and then a bit on a pavement by a busy road. We have chosen the perfect moment to visit the Cathedral as the choristers are all out in their resplendent scarlet robes, taking part in some bizarre hoop and stick race in front of the Cathedral, egged on by classmates and dignitaries.
Next is Ten Mile Road, along a canal dyke, blissfully quiet as it is shut for repairs but with no workmen around on a Saturday, we can sneak through. Then through the centre of historic Kings Lynn and the Royal Sandringham estate to WarmShower host Trevor who has been busy today on a pedal with mates raising money for the RNLI, but still has the energy to cook us smoked salmon omlettes. Perfect.
Miles to date 333
