Day 6: Clamecy to Decize

July10

Wow, today was longer than I estimated… I thought it would be around 65 miles and it was 73 miles. That beats my old record and is now my longest bike ride. It is nice to know where uncomfortable is :), life is too full of comfort sometimes. I think I could do 100 miles apart from how sore my butt is from the bike seat.

And, I have now done the entire Canal Du Nivernais! I did it fast, in two days and it was beautiful :). There were a lot more bikers on this path, it is awesome to see all the retired folks doing it with all the bags, as well as families, I am impressed.

I watched the World Cup semi final at a bar in Decize! It was a blast and an utterly great game :).

Ride stats?

73 miles / 117 km
Time: 5 hours 28 minutes
Avg MPH: 13.4
Average heart rate: 117
Elevation gain: 719 feet
Elevation drop: 600 feet
Average temp: 81F

Not many pictures today, just wanted to keep riding. Lots of beautiful houses and chateaus at parts.

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