Quote of the Tour

Gary: “A beer please”
Waiter: “Of course Monsieur. 25 or 50?”
Gary: “I think one will do for now, thank you.”

Possibly the dullest postcard in the world?

Those of the team who stopped at the café/angling shop (what a great combination) in Maricourt on Friday were treated to coffee, orangina and delightful hospitality from the landlady. She in turn was so pleased with our custom that she handed me a free postcard of the village. I can’t think why she had to give it away, surely these things must sell like hot cakes?

Men of the Moment!

Matt, Simon and Guesty are back at the pub (Jon had to peel of at Portsmouth because of another commitment). WELL DONE GUYS!

THEY DID IT!

Just to confirm, Matt and Simon made it back to The Star Inn just before 6pm this evening. Well done to them both and piccies to follow.

The Final Fling

The boys are approaching Four Marks....

The cycle to Paris wasn't enough

Some of the team wanted to run round it too!!

The Eagle Has Landed

CR1 is rolling, CR1 is roling, CR1 is rolling, rawhide! Through rain and wind and weather, hell bent for leather, wishing his girls were by his side.......

It's been a hard week

Good job Chris wasn't drinking last night or he would be really really tired!!!

Made It To Ouistreham!

After an exceptional effort this morning, Matt, Jon and Simon made it to the ferry with an hour to spare! Next stop Portsmouth......

Heroics

We finished before Lesieux last night due to failing light, so Matt got up and re-did the missed thirty miles at 6am this morning. Now 32 miles to Oustreham and two and a half hours to get there. He's earned that yellow jersey! It occurs to me that we drink at the only pub in England named after its landlord. See you at The Star.

Lisieux 2255

Matt, Jon and Simon all tucked up at the hotel. Oh and Philip too!

Matt is the Champion!

Action Medical Research have awarded Matt the overall Yellow Jersey for the greatest contribution to the event. That's out of 450 riders who came to Paris.

Allez allez Matt, Simon and John!

To respect Matt, Jon and Simons

Effort the rest of the team are putting in some serious training!!!

Evreux - 1930

Matt, Jon and Simon have made to Evreux it time for pasta and fiesta in the market square. Next stop Lisieux. Petrol consumption so far 120 litres.

Mile 427, misfortnate for matt!

Matt fell off his bike doing 0 mph at a water stop! All fine though, not even a scratch!

That's all folks!

Weenies Wonders

We did it!

We're in Paris!

Heading for the Eiffel Tower in a few minutes...

Rear of the tour????

No chance!!!!