Set off this morning at 8.30 after good breakfast. Cool but sun already out and warmed up quickly.
After only about 8 miles Simon managed to put a wheel off the road at about 25 mph and went down quite hard onto Tarmac. Helmet saved the day and my skull - glad I just bought a new carbon fibre one. Some nasty grazes but incredibly both bike and me in one piece and able to continue- somebody looking after me.
We cycled on to 60 miles before our lunch stop( see above) where Sarah joined us. Road after lunch was miles of undulations and did seem to go on forever. Eventually arrived to a beautiful view of Amboise over the river Loire. Hotel was up a hill- not what you need after a long ride. Final mileage for day was 97 miles - very happy to arrive but very very tired. Big day tomorrow.
P.S. Gary says temperature today was 32.4 C
Very glad someone certainly is looking after Simon. Dad very impressed with website and Mum with riders' kit. Amazed you could ride in that heat - keep up the water intake. We had a hot day here too and very beautiful it was. Hope your challenge tomorrow goes very well. Love xx
ReplyDeleteWell done - long ride for all of you! Simon, glad you're ok - perhaps you could all go a bit slower??!
ReplyDeleteMary x