Don't blame it on the sunshine, don't blame it on the moonlight, don't blame it on the good times, blame it on the chafing

You could call this a rest day.
After another good French breakfast, we dropped Dave's bike off at a nearby shop, where he got a new back wheel (again), new derailure, new tyre and I replaced some of the CO2 bottles we used.

We had an honest exchange about the weight on Dave's bike - so he threw out a load of stuff and posted the other things home.

So, today's ride... At about noon we set off on a quick 40 mile sprint to Macon in 30 degree sunshine - quite a difference after the last few days, and it's only going to get hotter. Almost shocked by the beauty of Macon as you roll over the bridge towards it. It's like a real life Canaletto spreading out before you.

On the way we encountered a French guy, about our age, out for a tootle on his 3000 Euro road bike. He rode with us for about 5 miles and we did our best to smoke him. Pathetic really. Anyway, Dave says I'm 'goal oriented', not 'competitive' - which means losing is ok .... apparently.

Tonight's accomodation is a Best Hotel on an industrial estate next to a Land Rover dealership - where the concierge seemed genuinely shocked that we had chosen to stop and ask for a room.

Tomorrow we aim to do a nice total and get to Valence - the sun may be a challenge for Dave and his fair complexion ... and for me because of my cowardice.

For stats fans - we're now up to about 790km - I have 26% chafing, and our top speed touched 68kph yesterday. Alons y!!

Dave does Macon

Stuck in the Middle with You, Dave.

Lunchtime Drinking? What do you think this is? A holiday?