Doullens to Noyon

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After yesterdays 58 miles turned into almost 70, mostly uphill, we decided to stick to the faster D roads. Colin (can we stop for a cake) & Paul (can we stop for a wee) set the pace whilst Michael cruised in our slip stream. Crossed the Somme & had our first roadside repair - Colins inner tube sticking through his supposedly puncture proof tyres. After baguette & chips (carb loading) in Roye, Michael took up the lead for the last leg and pushed for home as the others flagged. I'm only doing 15 mph he said until it was pointed out we had been going uphill for the last 5 miles.

Nice & sunny & much less wind so relatively pleasant, explored the town in the evening which was very nice and enjoyed a few cold beers, later had a good meal at a reccomended local Creperie..

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Photos

Morning coffee break
A pit stop in Albert