gardens at Chateau Usse

day 1 of cycling

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August 5th 2011
So today was the first day of cycling. I got up nice and earrly (6.30am - yes shock horror I wouldn't be doing that at home) and had a nice big breakfast with crossaints, eggs on toast, youghurt, oj and coffee. So after that got everything prepared to start. It was overcast and slightly drizzly, but had to go sooner or later as 60km ahead of me. Left the hotel at 8am and was on my way and mana ... read more

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