We'd arranged to meet Angela who had been staying with family in Germany for a few days. She'd kindly offered to ride the first day with us from the source of the Neckar on this 350km cycle route but more importantly had promised to treat us to a slice of black forest cake we'd not forget!
Out of suburban Schwenningen with the Neckar just a trickle we climbed for great views through the beautiful old German town of Rotweil and then through adjoining forest scenery. Angela's pace with no pannier weight had us putting in big time to keep up but in true Aussie fashion we wore her down as her hill training around London was zilch - for self any down hills were treated as potentially dangerous after yesterdays experience with still no working brakes.
It was good to see that we were soon lost so not even the locals are immune to making mistakes. Back on track after a few detours a moment of controversy erupted when with failing brakes I attempted to pass Kev on one side and yelled out to him to hold his line unfortunately Kev panicked and moved into my path forcing me off into a ditch full of nettles.
I guess the speed that Kev rode off without saying anything suggested either a) fear of my impending wrath or b) feeling justice had been done re all the KH comments I'd put in this blog - anyway in short after a day of coolness we're back talking.
The stop at Wasser Schloss for afternoon tea was memorable for it's old castle like location and it's huge cake portions ... Angela we love you !
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Angela had not only teed up the ride assisted us with accommodation in beautiful Tubingen and also helped tee up our tickets to Paris to meet up with Viv, Linton and Kim on Sunday! With a little luck she'll make it to Oz one day so we can reciprocate!
Thx soooo much Angela!
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