10 weeks to go - A tour of middle England

Over 80 miles through Royal County of Berkshire and an insight into how the other half live; cycling past the preferred residence of the Queen, Windsor Castle, followed by the latest outbreak scene of swine flu, Eton College, then on to a rowing Regatta at Eton College rowing lake, Eton Dorney, where we finally met the elusive 7th member of our LEJOG team, Grangey (proving he really does exist). The second half of the route saw a polo match at the Royal Guards Polo Club in Windsor's Great Park and numerous Sunday afternoon cricket matches being played on many of the village greens along the route.

A strong performance from all the team on a blisteringly hot day, particularly when Headwind Harry joined us for the return leg of the route. Sun tan lotion was a must today (apart from Mikey who apparently has special skin and doesn't need any). Macca suffered his first puncture but Jimmo currently leads the LEJOG punctures league table after a spectacular double blow out in both tyres at the same time (5 in total so far) - he blames the pot hole riddled British roads, but others say he's too heavy for cycling.