Set off from Enniscrone after usual hearty breakfast, but progress was held up after Neil had a blowout (from his tire). Neil, the ace mechanic then repaired the puncture with a combination of a 1993 Maracycle repair kit and some sticking plaster. So far the repair has held but just in case we bought the only cycle tire for sale in Crossmolina.
On we went, heading west and passed through Bangor Erris and Belmullet before eventually arriving at Carne (next stop America). This truly is the backend of nowhere (and then a bit).
After more rubbish golf (John is now in the lead), and lunch we set off for Westport. The scenery was extraordinary, and reasonably flat, but having cycled quite far already, chat was limited and even Neil's singing was few and far between.
Weariness set in and as the road became more undulating spirits sagged until eventually we arrived at Westport.
Our families were there to greet us and feed us so perhaps it was worth all the pedalling on the longest day.
To update mileage so far:
Day four: 68 miles
Day five: 70 miles
Day six: 105 miles
Total: 396 miles
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