Our days consisted generally of waking up at around 9am, doing the usual social media lap, then heading out with the bikes to catch some breakfast on our way to the first spot. London breakfast prices were an eye-opener - a fun game to play is to find the highest price for extra bacon. Our record was £3.50 for 2 rashers. Bargain... Ben had a loose plan for areas he’d like to head to, but we didn’t have a set agenda. The more exploratory nature of the trip was a refreshing change, and it was a lot of fun to take more meandering routes through the city. The more relaxed atmosphere changed whenever it got to the sharp end of filming a move. I’ve been lucky enough to film with a wide range of riders, but no-one goes at lines with the same intensity that Ben does. No sooner has he had one attempt than he’ll be circling around for another go, barely giving me time to stop recording and re-set everything. This was all the more impressive on the back of some serious mileage - on Day 2, we covered over 26 miles. There was never any moaning though, and enthusiasm levels stayed high the whole time. I’m looking forward to the next trip! MW
OUR STRAVA MAP FROM DAY 2, MINUS THE 2 MILE RIDE BACK TO THE HOTEL.