Day 80 – Katrineholm to Hova

I can’t believe its Thursday already. I feel I’ve been cheated out of a day somewhere but can’t figure out where. I left the campsite feeling quite fresh but soon after I’d left my legs started to ache. They usually ache a little but not so soon in the day. I’d eaten my usual oats, yogurt and img_1171pastries for breakfast but my legs felt sluggish. I stopped early for a snack and a big handful of sweets which seemed to help.

Playing on my mind was something my GPS had pointed out the night before. According to my GPS there was no route by bicycle to Hova without going about 150 miles out of the way and in the wrong direction. This was disheartening to say the least, but Google told me different. So it was Google I trusted and hoped it was correct. Basically there is a road that runs from Stockholm to Goteborg called the E20. It’s mainly motorway and therefore cycling is not permitted. My GPS backed this up but Google said that parts of it weren’t classed as motorway,

I finally reached my entrance onto the E20 and sure enough Google was correct. This lifted my spirits immensely and made the remaining 40km seem like nothing. The traffic was heavy but I just plugged in my headphones and amused myself with some Bloodhound Gang all the way to Hova.

Tomorrow I want to ride to Trollhattan but I think it might be a little too far. Today the wind was mainly against me and if it’s the same tomorrow I’m going to struggle.

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