This leg was pure enjoyment. There were only a couple of hills worthy of the name and there was beautiful countryside to look at along the valley with the river running through it down to Dieppe. Departure was 10:00 after the late night and the extra little bit of sleep was very welcome. Breakfast was very good with plenty of carbs. By now Clare was beginning the realise that she was much quicker than she thought she was and the three of us were cycling pretty much as a team. There were numerous typical French villages, each with its own Pharmacie, Boulangerie and Marie. The first stop was in the middle of one of these villages where we provided entertainment for the locals before a team photo in the village square.
Then there was one of the hills to climb before the lunch break. This was the first taste of the little French restaurant and it did not disappoint. The trip so far had burned around 6000 calories and this meal did its part towards replacing them. Then on to the next break, preceded by the other one of the hills in this leg. But after the first day, these hills were a lot easier. Quite a long break, this one, waiting for the back markers to arrive. The last session finished in Gournay en Bray with the prospect of another huge meal. At each stop, Clare was first lady and we were all within the first eight or so to finish. Again, Pam arrived looking very fresh having put in a good time.
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