Sunday 20 April 2008

Via: St Omer, Hesdin, Abbeville, Neufchatel.

230 km, ave speed 23.0 km/h.

Good weather. Was joined by about 100 club riders on Sunday morning ride - made good use of the peloton while it lasted! Problems finding hotel - 17km cycle in dark along 'Avenue Verte' (paved disused railway line). Friendly hotelier provided late meal and after a wash it was straight to bed!

Late Saturday morning (after a late night...) we set off from Chatham. By bike, train and ferry we made it to the France/Belgian border. Chris had an 'off' when crossing wet railway tracks. Rider ok - bike making strange noises... Stayed in Belgian hotel Saturday night.