Day 7
Metz, France to Bad Kreuznach, Germany. 117m.
835m so far.
On the road for 7.30 and once again long sleeves and additional tops were
required. Bright and sunny but cold – 13 deg in the morning but luckily a
much better 22 deg later in the day. The first half of the day was the most
hilly so far. After 40 k we crossed into Germany, a non event really, no
border control, no passports required. After lunch (ham rolls and loads of
cake) the terrain was less hilly ( but still hilly! ). The map reading went
a little wrong at one point and we ended up on a Motorway! The team have
got faster and faster as the week progresses but we can’t keep up with the
Porsches, Mercs and Beemers! To avoid the Autobahn we had to dismount and
cross a sunflower field and a corn field, carrying our bikes for some of
the way and riding down the track for the remainder of the way until we
rejoined the road.The final run to the hotel was a 6k downhill and a
welcome end to our penultimate day. To be honest, we have all had a great
trip but we will be so glad when we reach our final destination tmrw. 200k
a day is taking it’s toll.
Rider of the day was dominated by Fred (AKA Fred’s House of Pain!!!) Well done Fred on your 1st big ride, especially having to climb the hills as well.
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- Jon and Fred Day 7
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- Day 7 Team Picture
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- Fred learning how to ride a road bike as he decides to join the riders for a day cycling!!
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- Day 7 We are in Germany!!!!
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- Chris Enjoying Some Pain!!! From Fred
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- Day 7 Team Meal with a Beer!!!!!