Day 18 of France 2023 (54km)
54km / 3 hours 0 minutes / 674m gain
Easy ride today, although more up and down.
The geography has changed to more frequent hills and forests. The last 20km was through one of the most beautiful forests I’ve been in. It ended in this magical spa town with a lake that might be where Lancelot was born (per Wikipedia and per one version of the legend). This spa town feels special and has a special feel to it. Very quiet and peaceful.
I had an amazing rhubarb pastry for breakfast. And when I walked into the bakery, they had a 3 pile high of American-style burgers; super weird, but I had one, and even though it was cold, it was delicious. For lunch, I found a Moroccan place.
When I get into my accommodations every day, the first thing I do is wash my riding clothes out in the sink. If I can, with hot water and soap. Then, I hang them up to dry for the next day. And then, when I do a longer stop for a few days in an Airbnb, I wash them in a washer.
Notes for future trips:
- The jackets were crucial even in summer. I would be so much colder without them. I had to put one on today.
- The bivvy might have been worth a pack; small chance I got stuck somewhere cold with an injury even in August.
- Only one pair of athletic shorts is just fine. I don’t need to bike in them if needed.
- 3 pairs of socks are nice; if I must, I could do 2. They dry super fast.
- It would be nice to look at a Patagonia snap-up shirt. I am not sure they fit me, but something like that would be a good replacement for my t-shirt.
- I really want some shoes made for walking/hiking on my trips. Especially for historical focus. Maybe I can try some really light Nike ones and see how they feel. I think I can fit those in my bags and not add too much weight.
Weather is crazy good this week :)
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