Day 22 - To Angouleme


21st April 2018

 After a fantastic rest day it was time to get pedaling again, albeit 2kg heavier than on arrival at Le Perroquet,  Very warm and sunny with a smattering of hills.  Around 30 degrees on arrival.  Tonight we are in a camper stop outside a leafy village on the outskirts of Angouleme.

A good day for singing on the bike, today's favourite being Tumbling Dice which added a good 2 mph to my pace.



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  1. Anonymous21 April 2018 at 10:11

    Very good pace Martin. That rest day must have re-energised you. Peter

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    1. Martin Bradley21 April 2018 at 11:59

      I'm feeling fine Peter so long as I don't ask my legs to do too much.

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  2. Anonymous21 April 2018 at 10:13

    That's the first time I've managed to post on your blog - I'll stop using Strava now. Peter Bolt

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  3. Helen21 April 2018 at 11:14

    Still think a bit of Sasha Distell or Edith Piaf would be appropriate as you are in France! 'Non je ne regret riens ' would be grand as you cycle up a mountain

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    1. Martin Bradley21 April 2018 at 12:02

      Raindrops keep falling on my head just doesn't appeal. I am, however, saving Abba for Sweden.

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  4. Anonymous24 April 2018 at 09:32

    Send B&F on line I hope

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  5. Anonymous24 April 2018 at 09:38

    Thank you for Xmas card!!! our first for this year. We love your blog. What an adventure. Sorry about J's eye. Your rhubarb is lovely as is your garden. B&F

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    1. Martin Bradley24 April 2018 at 09:41

      J's eye still a little black but less florid. The rhubarb is all yours!

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