Norm's Back

Norman returns after a ransome is paid.

Exhibits mild Stockholm syndrome and doesn't want to talk.

Till next time.

In order to understand the motives for his captors I analyse this video sent to me just before his release.

WARNING: Those of a Norman loving disposition may find this disturbing.

Thank You!

Keeping warm

In a novel way...

Dordogne

Lunch Day 4

Great food again peeps, just another 30 miles.

Bordeaux in sight

And it has stopped raining, for a while.

Day 4 Begins

This way to Bordeaux!!

The Rain Gang

First finishers for Day 3 - amazing riding in today's conditions.
Driving rain for 7 hours and a blistering wind.

Everybody else comes in shortly afterwords in what is an amazing achievement. I for one haven't cycled in such horrendous conditions for so long. Well done.

Lunch comes just at the right time

Lunch is really good to see after the wind and rain lashes down in biblical porportions. Well quite a bit.

Beer O'clock

Coffee shop to hide from the rain.

The Rain Stop

The rain stops breifly for us to have our second stop... It's gonna be tough today if the wind picks up.

What a contrast to yesterday, it's a good job we have suncream applied!!!!

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No rain yet

But the clouds are looming...

Bike maintenance at the first stop

And a cheesy grin!



And just some of the peeps doing a grand job of supported the ride. Blinding.

Ferry cross the mmm-river

Short ferry journey across a muddy river. I think it might rain soon.

Day 3 go

Breakfast Day 3

People, including moi, are a little sleepy but look rearing to go. Kinda.

Breakfast Day 3

Everbody is ok, but probably still asleep - it's a long 128miles today.

Post ride beer

Take that last pint away from Magoo...

Location:Boulevard Marcel Paul,Saint-Herblain,France

Day 2 Guess the legs

Who's are today's mystery legs...?

They have def seen some sun.

Location:Boulevard Marcel Paul,Saint-Herblain,France

Jinxy enjoys a massage

We are at the hotel and Mr Jenkins has his glutes released.... Ahhhhhh

Location:Boulevard Marcel Paul,Saint-Herblain,France

Simpson Clouds

100 miles in and everybody is doing amazing. No falls today, well except from Jinxy that is...

I think he likes it...

Yes he does!

Bon Voyage

And who is that? Water stop at 90 miles in to day 2.

Lunch Day 2

And the riding has been amazing, clear roads, blue sky and smooth
tarmac.




Nice sarnies!

And great location.

Windy Miller installation

Location:Boulevard Marcel Paul,Saint-Herblain,France

Cafe o'clock

Thanks Mrs Jelly Bean

Or rather thanks Jelly Bean for the sponsorship of the beans!

Beautiful!

Day 2 Start

La Snore Fest

Well, what a first day. Thanks to allthe amazing preparation work and
support staff we left on time and everybody remained intact and
completed the British leg of our epic.

I write this whilst watching the sun come up over the English Channel
in anticipation of what the next days riding will entail during a
particularly noisey outbreak of snoring from our reclining seat
'neighbors'. It's been an interesting voyage.

Looking forward to getting some sleep on the bike this morning. Lucky
Norman managed to get some shut eye in my holdall but now I think it's
time for him to also wake.

Speak soon.

P.s. What's that smell?

The helmet is awarded

To Jason!

Dinner on the ferry

Oooooo that's better, very nice.

Ready to roll

The bikes are packed - thanks guys - and we are all showered an ready
to board the ferry.

Jinxy arrives

After goin to the Isle of White terminal... 15 miles out of the way!!!

Location:Wharf Rd,Portsmouth,United Kingdom

More people arrive

Well done everybody.

Day 1 Guess the legs comp

Guess who?

War wounds

The anonymous person named Jason arrives with a few grazes after his
fall -70 miles away.

He seems ok and let's hope his pride is still in tact. Bike is fine.

Advanced party

Reach the ferry terminal with time to spare.

Road block

One sat nav and a lorry and a low bridge!

Jelly Bean anyone?

Next Stop - Portsmouth

Maybe?! But there is 80miles on the clock.