Although riding pedal cycles we have discovered ways of using motorway bridges and it's perfectly legal! We crossed Avonmouth on the M5 and the Severn estuary on the M48 where cycle routes have been put on the service decks. We had spectacular views in fine weather but had to be careful not to exceed the 15mph speed limit.
At 10:35am precisely, just north of Chepstow racecourse, we established a remote audio link with the congregation of St Lukes church who are also supporting us.
In the beautiful Wye Valley William decided to spend 20 minutes repairing his second puncture. Graham assisted by enjoying the views and taking photos of William's valiant efforts. Other events of the morning: an Australian couple who stopped us to give us a donation for Help the Hospices, passing a hay barn fire right beside the road and having to leave the road to avoid being squashed by a speeding fire engine.
We had a very pleasant lunch at the site of the former chapter house at Hereford Cathedral thanks to Graham's friend Jeremy (see the picture Jeremy took attached) and set off for the afternoon into a strengthening headwind that sapped our strength until we reached Clun Mill Youth Hostel in Shropshire.