A spot of hill climbing! Warmed up over a couple of small bumps then rode into Great Malvern, past the Morgan factory. Then up a 2.5 mile (679 feet) cat 4 climb through the town and over the col to Colwall Stone. The climb was an average of 5% but in the first half mile there was a 10% section. Great views into Wales from the top. Then back up the side of Hereford beacon to British Camp where I stopped for a date flapjack and a cup of tea. I'd been here on an Audax in 2017. A lady who had passed me in her car on the climb complimented me on my fortitude and suggested i should treat myself to an ice cream.
The last 9 miles were a doddle. I was really pleased at how well I'd managed without any e-power, Paris really is a great bike to ride.