The last ride of the trip, a bit nervous to start, such a big trip, didn't want anything to go wrong on the last day. Good riding,more of the same, but warmer and not much wind. And the worst coffee (2 stops) for the whole trip!
A steady ride, trail was well marked, some good bike only paths, but mostly small lanes and gravel levee bank. We crossed the Eiffel bridge (a bridge that carries the canal and its boats across the Loire) at Briare, a bit special. Some delightful along the canal riding – just stunningly beautiful.
We stopped for coffee about 16 kilometers from Sancerre, completely indifferent service, couldn't offer us any food even though we could see baguettes and salad and cheese being set up to serve for lunch. With out doubt the worst coffee we have had for the whole trip.
Nice ride all the way into Sancerre, not as difficult as I had imagined. Having been to Sancerre a couple of times in the past, I knew it was bit of a climb up to the village. All went well until we followed a Velo sign that took us up a very steep track. D almost made it K & J walked the bikes up to the hotel. If we had of stayed on on the road we could have ridden right to our hotels door.
What a great feeling of accomplishment. So long in the planning, so short in the execution, but exceeded all of our expectations by a huge margin. A great achievement given that two of us were below par because of health issues and the the other didn't get the prep. he would have liked because of business commitments prior to leaving Oz.
Great companionship, great riding, good food and wine – and nice to be back with the girls.
When will we be back?
FOOT NOTE Friday the 14th
K & D Sancerre to Gien.
Rode into Gien to pick up our hire car.
NEXT RIDE SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2012
SANCERRE TO MULHOUSE
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