London to Paris - We Made It!

Worst: Puncture in the English rain

The first day and a half was horrible - wet and strong headwinds. Then it cleared up Friday afternoon and we were cycling through little country lanes in the sunshine thinking "this is why we love cycling". It stayed like that to the end. It was great fun and we had no serious after effects from the cycling although on day three I did have to resort to two pairs of lycra shorts - neither the saddle nor my bum had much padding!


Best: Rolling French roads in the sunshine

Day 1: London / Portsmouth	72.6m	6:16h	11.6av
Day 2: Caen / Bernay	60.3m	4:38h	13.0av
Day 3: Bernay / Paris	102.4m	7:29h	13.6av
Total: London / Paris	235.3m	18.23h	12.8av

Team 1: the fastest


Mark and Mary at L'Arc de Triomphe

Photos:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8179454@N02/sets/72157607161934026/

In total 40 people did the ride and the collective effort is expected to raise about £60K for The Stroke Association. Every extra donation helps.

http://www.justgiving.com/markmclellan
http://www.justgiving.com/marymgalashan