In the morning we headed back via rutland water (hills, some with chevrons!) and then took some minor roads to sleeford (more hills!).  At sleeford we stopped at a chippy for some late dinner and then headed hone.

Picture album: http://sports.webshots.com/album/571702345LrGQOb

Route day 1: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/288396

Route day 2: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/288403

Distance day 1: 186km (115 miles)

Distance day 2; 201km (125 miles) (double metric century)

Day 1 avg speed: 17.5mph

Day 2 avg speed: 16mph

Campsite: http://www.waterloofarmleisure.co.uk/

Total distance on computer: 104 miles, Avg speed: 17.5mph, total ascent: 2200ft

There are proposals to extend the existing sustrans path to the west of Lincoln by about 5 miles and for it to cross the river trent using the spectacular 59 arch fledborough viaduct.   I went out to see the viaduct and took some pictures of it and also pictures of some other sections of the track bed from the road bridges.

More pictures at sports.webshots.com/album/570978676PWXcKN

Full route at www.gmap-pedometer.com/

More info on fledborough viaduct here: www.forgottenrelics.co.uk/bridges/gallery/fledborough.html

On the ride I also went to try and see torksey viaduct but it was not visible from the road due to a levee and there were various signs saying private keep out and no trespassing so I did not climb the levee.  My OS map shows a public right of way from which I could see the viaduct but it is on the other side of the river and the nearest road bridge is about 5 miles downstream so I decided to leave that for another day.