Today we said au revoir to Belgium and Bonjour to France, but the real tale of the day was all about the Pave (that's Cobbles for the uninitiated!). It was also the longest stage of Le Tour - the pro's will do 223kms (138miles) but as they use busy roads which will be closed for them, we had a slight detour which added an extra 9miles, so we did 147miles....oh good?!
The view from the river at Nemur, c'est bon!
Citadelle de Nemur...Tres Bon!
This is what the day was all about, "Pave" not the nice smooth cobbles that you see in small towns trying to look nice, these are farmyard cobbles - laid many years ago and run over by many tractors since (including me!)
Looks scenic, right?
They don't look quite so great when you get close up! I was shaken to bits over the 7 sections of cobbles totalling 17kms
Today was brutal, for those of you who paid your sponsorship hoping to hear about my pain and suffering...you got your moneys worth today!
Apart from completing todays stage, the highlight of the day was meeting, and having dinner with Andrew and Sarah Wates. They are the parents of Will Wates who the charity I'm supporting is named after. It was inspiring to hear Andrew talk with passion about what it means personally to him, and the amazing amount of funds that are raised for under privileged kids in Will's name.
If you have already sponsored me, then THANK YOU so much, with your support, I've now raised £2771.49, if you haven't had the chance yet, its not too late and all the funds go to a great cause, click below to make a difference.
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