Miles: 95.6 - Garmin predicted 75 I think I'm beginning to see a pattern now.
Hours in Saddle: 6.19
Average speed: 15mph
We managed a late start after Oliver's strict bike cleaning regime. The normal 6.30am alarm was generously out back to 7.30am and we set off at 9am.Luxury!!!
We managed to lose the first 90 minutes circumnavigating Narbonne, but at least we didn't get lost>. To make sure we kept up the pace, we rode the N roads and worked really well - all the training had paid off. we clocked up the miles and found all the right routes.
We skirted Perpignan, Port Vendres, Banyuls and then began the climb to the border. The weather was good, the wind was behind us and we climbed like 7 Bradleys. We crossed the border into Spain. What a trip!
Thank you to Rupert without whom this would never have got off the ground. Thank you to Oliver who planned the routes, thank you to Robin who kept all the kitty under control, thank you to Andy for the matrix yet to come , Nick for being the mechanic, Matt for the medical work and giggling (and sleeping at lunchtime), Clare for all the driving, support & sympathy, Heather for all the photography support and sympathy and Kyla for the motivation, support & sympathy.
Og the blog.
Monday, 13 May 2013
Day 8 - The tough one!
Without doubt this was the hardest yet - what was 98 miles on the Garmins was actually 124 miles after we went down roads that didn't exist (see photos of salt / flood plains). It was hot and very hard work., the wind had now turned against us and made a frustrating day much harder.
Miles: 124.1miles
Time in saddle: 8.46rs
Average speed: 15mph
We had lunch in Sete by the harbour - Garry's bike fell over in the wind and his helmet fell into the sea. Luckily Dr Matt quick as a flash was down the ladder and to the rescue.
It was Robin's 50th and he had booked a beautiful hotel near Narbonne Plage with a cave tour and dinner at 7.30pm. We walked into the hotel at 8.30pm dehydrated, exhausted and smelly. What a great setting for the night, and we were spoilt with great wines with each course, and amazing food.
Miles: 124.1miles
Time in saddle: 8.46rs
Average speed: 15mph
We had lunch in Sete by the harbour - Garry's bike fell over in the wind and his helmet fell into the sea. Luckily Dr Matt quick as a flash was down the ladder and to the rescue.
It was Robin's 50th and he had booked a beautiful hotel near Narbonne Plage with a cave tour and dinner at 7.30pm. We walked into the hotel at 8.30pm dehydrated, exhausted and smelly. What a great setting for the night, and we were spoilt with great wines with each course, and amazing food.
Day 7 stats
Miles: 107
Time in saddle: 6.27hrs
Av speed: 16.5mph
Leaving Privas we lost a lot of time trying to find the correct route, so we were somewhat behind schedule. The picked up the pace alongside the Rhone so that we could meet et up with Clare, Heather & Kyla in Chateau Neuf du Pape for a picnic overlooking all the vineyards. A quick tour of Chateau Beaurenard before heading to Nimes.
Time in saddle: 6.27hrs
Av speed: 16.5mph
Leaving Privas we lost a lot of time trying to find the correct route, so we were somewhat behind schedule. The picked up the pace alongside the Rhone so that we could meet et up with Clare, Heather & Kyla in Chateau Neuf du Pape for a picnic overlooking all the vineyards. A quick tour of Chateau Beaurenard before heading to Nimes.
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