Morning coffee break

A pit stop in Albert

May 4th 2011
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, ... read more

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Paul, Colin & Michael

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The challenge The aim for the intrepid team is to cycle from Ashtead pond in Surrey to Lake Annecy in the French Alps, a distance of around 600 miles. The leaving date is Sunday 1st May 2011 and we hope to arrive on Wednesday 11th May, returning home by train (after some well earned beers) on Saturday 14th. If you would like to sponsor us and make a donation to our chosen charities then please visit the link below. Many Thanks. Paul, Colin & Michael. http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/Ashtead2Annecy... full info

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