Day 3 & Day 4........

2 days worth to do in 1 because I forgot to do it yesterday, so here goes.......

Friday was a hard day into a strong headwind. All the 'fast' guys were told to take photos to slow them down. My room mate has a video and so I offered to get some video footage of him. I spent the morning pushing ahead then chasing to catch up again. Somehow managed to miss a turning doing that and added bout 5k to the day - not a big deal 4 me but stressed the organisers. No hills to speak of and so everyone completed the 85k stage. Stayed in a French version of Premier Inn and food was basic.

Saturday was the final 85k into Paris. Again a block headwind and was asked to help some of those finding it hard. Then pm some light hills and that final steep climb into Paris. Not many managed to climb that one... I had to use one of the hub unit gears! So not a waste of time at all buying that hub.

Haven't seen the river yet and bike on the van so will think of some other way of disposal. Offered it for sale to several French people but no takers. I will give a better update on Monday eve for those of you brave enough to actually read this drivel...