We have finally polished off the Spanish Coast, and are in France. After almost 15 weeks cycling in total and 2,200 kms since arriving in Morocco 21 days ago, we are calling and end to the trip and are now training to Paris tomorrow. This means we now have around 400 kms left to cycle, and will make it back on Friday, slightly delayed due to the need to get Duncan an emergency passport!
In true tour spirit, we had a single rest day in Barcelona, and spent it doing a 3 hour weights session in the gym. Since then neither Duncan or I have been able to lift our heads when sleeping because of the pain in our abs. More work to do! However, a 140km day in the saddle is now second nature.
We saw the Tour de France up close and personal after a long 4 hour wait, still amazed by those guys' speed. After seeing a flat stage we fancied our chances of keeping up, but today we heard the winner averaged 36 kph on a 221 km ride up to Andorra, and have decided it is best left for the pro's! As always, it was not a comfortable day, it rained like hell all day, and all our clothes and kit got soaked, plus it was freezing. Duncan's expensive panniers leaked, drenching the contents. My cheap ones were fine!
The Tour will officially finish at the base of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square at about 7pm on Friday the 17th, and if anyone fancies coming along to see how dirty we have become, you are welcome! The plan is to have a few beers, then get a curry in.
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Great effort lads, see you on Friday. Begin the re-anglification with a massive intake of ale.
ReplyDeleteGood work boys. Bit of a cop out taking the train to Paris. How are you getting back to Cambridge? If you decide to cycle back from London I'll come down to London and cycle back with you. I'll try and make it down for some beers on Friday. Alex
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