Day 5 24/7/16 61 miles (Merlimont to Cayeux -sur-Mer) average speed 9.9mph top speed 19.2mph Several detours : Croyot, Valerie Bread cheese brekkie milk off Red bus bagatelle. Spotted a red bus soon after setting off. I made it to the next province so I’m now in Somme. Entered the Somme; met a camel from … [Read more…]
Day 4 23/7/16 57 miles ( Audinghen to Merlimont) average speed 9.7 mph top speed 33mph via Boulogne-sur-Mer, Hardelot and Etaples Porridge Slow start stopped at Carrefour for Brie, bread, crisps for lunch at Hardelot beach Nearly lost electrics but saved by strap of pannier. Did lose a shoe out of same pannier. Lightens the … [Read more…]
Day 3 22.7.16 34 miles (Folkestone to Audinghen) at average speed 9.6 mph. Max speed 36.4mph Route 2 to Dover lost and ended up on A20 Early porridge breakfast, second breakfast … [Read more…]