Day 1, well I survived the first day with no major injuries, and confirmed what I suspected i  knew, and that was I am unfit, a little bit of muscle ache in the legs, and a little bit dehydrated. Lucky I planned an easy first day, mostly on the flat, and a short distance, some how I managed to reach 60 km per hour, 38 miles an hour, down to the woolwich ferry roundabout i think.

A short day of 20 km or 12 1/2 miles, but with 6 panniers, a bar bag, a 24 ltr rack pack, and trailer with a dog in. Not bad for a middle aged man who is unfit.