What a great day we had today, if yesterday was great then this topped it. Once again we were blessed with some great weather that has lead to some interesting tan lines and the sweating does nothing for the comfort on the saddle, thankfull for suder cream. When we started the day it was a bit overcast but the road conditions were good and flat which led to good speed, the peloton has got used to riding in a group and with the gaps closed up we were flying along. The big challenge of the day was do I attack the two timed sections. Well when the time came and the start flags were flying that competitive edge took over. Full on effort over both sections saw my legs burning and the sweat pooring but what satisfaction in leaving nothing in the tank, can't wait till Sunday to find out my times. The whole day was full of rolling hills and fantastic countryside, this was more than I had imagined and all too soon the day drew to a close and again we grouped at the last stop ready for the ride into Beauvais. We decended the hill into the town and experianced a little of what Paris will hopefully be tomorrow, coasting through the town center and upto the town hall you had a sence of pride in your achievement. To cap it all we then were invited to a champagne reception with the mayor and saw Geoff Thomas get awarded the freedom of the city. So now we sit here three days in and with a beer in hand (only one or two tonight) talking about the adventures past and looking forward to tomorrow. The body is starting to ache and I am now entering the unknown but one thing looms large, the goal that I set back in November, the talk of all, tomorrow we see it at last "Roll on Paris".
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