Day 7:
Yes, to reiterate Bennys comments it was almost a hill too far. What started off as a damp one, cleared and turned into an uphill workout. Its tough going but thats 7 days down with 5 to go, getting the feeling I can actually do this now! More of the same tomorrow and the weather has definately turned. Teddy has been out and showing signs of getting stuck in, I think we are going to have to watch this fella as the signs are there that he is not as innocent as we first thought.
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Day 7 done! It was supposed to be an easy day with just a few hills, like bollox it was. After a wet start, inasmuch I got wet putting the bike frame on the car and sorting out Matts bike whereas Matt started after the rain had stopped(!) it was uphill after uphill after uphill; I almost felt sorry for him. Almost but not quite! We are off into Bergerac for our evening meal and a few beers. Have a good one!
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A big French castle; the complete absence of any battle damage indicates it usually surrenders before the shooting starts!
Not sure how much you meant it but thats a good photo, IMO, remark about French Castles is spot on - my sentiments exactly - nearly as bad as Belgium!!
Day 7 done! It was supposed to be an easy day with just a few hills, like bollox it was. After a wet start, inasmuch I got wet putting the bike frame on the car and sorting out Matts bike whereas Matt started after the rain had stopped(!) it was uphill after uphill after uphill; I almost felt sorry for him. Almost but not quite! We are off into Bergerac for our evening meal and a few beers. Have a good one!
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A big French castle; the complete absence of any battle damage indicates it usually surrenders before the shooting starts!
Not sure how much you meant it but thats a good photo, IMO, remark about French Castles is spot on - my sentiments exactly - nearly as bad as Belgium!!
Totally agree, a really nice shot with excellent contrast, perspective and detail..........guessing some French bloke took it on benny's camera for him....
Day 7:
Yes, to reiterate Bennys comments it was almost a hill too far. What started off as a damp one, cleared and turned into an uphill workout. Its tough going but thats 7 days down with 5 to go, getting the feeling I can actually do this now! More of the same tomorrow and the weather has definately turned. Teddy has been out and showing signs of getting stuck in, I think we are going to have to watch this fella as the signs are there that he is not as innocent as we first thought.
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Good work, Matt. I'm in awe, mate. That's a helluva ride. How's Ben shaping up as a motivational coach?
That result kept me smiling too......Day 8:
Yes, Benny has pretty much summed it up, a standard day with a splattering of rain. We have an 81 miler tomorrow so we headed off to Bordeaux for dinner and then returned at 8 to get early nights. Not too much uphill tomorrow but 81 miles with my tired legs is a big ask at the moment.
Tripped over in Bordeaux tonight and thought I had twisted my ankle but thankfully it walked itself off!
The stuffing of Chelsea 1:3 at The Bridge by my beloved Saints yesterday has kept me mostly smiling
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A shot leaving Bordeaux:
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