Day 17 Report pt 2

...new inner tube in place I set off again but i never feel quite the same after a puncture. Im worried in case I get another and cant seem to quite relax and enjoy the ride quite as much. This bad mindset was quickly dispelled as i began to ride through some awesome Redwoods. They really are that big. Photo catchup worth looking out for! So my spirits were back high in time for lunch.

My lunch stop was at about 1:20 and 3 cyclists came out of the diner having just had breakfast! "We like to take it easy" one said! There was another cyclist in there (also on lunch) so i joined him. Glen said he didnt usually stop for lunch at all when going for a long ride. However, after managing 3 of a required 13 100 milers in a row to make it to san diego in the time he had, he'd since realised this was a big big ask and was setting a more moderate pace (allowing ample time for lunch). Glen set off about 20 mins before me and I was wondering if i could catch him (competitive as usual)...tbc