Day 51. of our 'virtual 'bike ride. Capvern les Baines to Lourdes. 23.4 miles
April 4th 2021 Nous sommes arrivés à destination. 1216 miles in total.
Quite a grey morning with the odd burst of sunshine, but it was dry and not too windy. Our route was Hurst Green, Gallows Lane, Dinkley, Billington, Whalley, Mitton and home to a reception party from the neighbours and the house all trimmed up. Wonderful.
The first six miles, of our virtual journey, are a series of challenging hairpin b
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