After a 04.30 get up, a very comfortable Eurostar to Paris with coffee and pain au chocolat, a brief coach trip to Versailles, it was time to get out the Lycra and start the cycle. Today was a brief 47 miles just to warm up. When has 47 miles ever been a warm up! We were all excited and apprehensive as we left from the Grand Palais in Versailles. The word of warning was to take it easy, don't burn yourself out, it's not a race. We obediently set out with those instructions in mind, chatted, enjoyed the villages and countryside until 24 miles when the countryside opened up and the wind picked up pace. The following 24 miles were a long hard slog with the wind in our face. There was no go easy, you had to go hard to stay stationary. It took as all longer than anticipated but we have all arrived back safely, bathed those aching muscles, refilled and our eagerly awaiting supper before a good nights sleep in preparation for tomorrow. As the Irish say, let's hope the wind is on our back tomorrow. Palace of Versailles Today's route
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Duncan
3/28/2015 07:26:19 am
Well done darling, you look like you are having great fun. Shame about the wind, lets hope it drops off tomorrow. Looking forward to the next episode of your blog. Love Fatty x
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Clairebear
3/28/2015 07:27:38 am
sounds like a tough first day... Love the photos! Well done you xxx
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Leigh
3/28/2015 08:06:44 am
Well done-so far so good!! Hope your knees hold out. See you in few weeks xx
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Pete
3/28/2015 08:43:39 am
know what's it's like to struggle with wind Philippa But that's another matter keep concentrating on the cycling
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Caitlin
3/28/2015 11:26:25 am
Go pip! You're fab..keep those legs peddling! Thinking of you xx
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Paul Bright
3/28/2015 06:28:49 pm
Well done Philippa. Good to get the first day over i'm sure, thinking of you today as we are at church Palm Sunday
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Katherine lauder
3/28/2015 07:52:44 pm
Well done ! You are amazing ! Love the lauders x x x
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Ita
3/28/2015 09:26:03 pm
Good to get on the road after all the prep keep up the hard work you are amazing Ita
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Dylan Mathias
3/29/2015 02:18:52 am
Well done Philippa. Great job, hope you have a great ride tomorrow.
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Jo Skinner
3/29/2015 03:10:15 am
You are amazing!! Thinking of you lots. xxx
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Lara Gibbs
3/29/2015 06:17:48 am
Amazing to hear how you're getting on lovely! Thinking about you lots and willing you on. Hope the weather is kind to you all! Lots of love Lara and Vet xxx
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Paul ward
3/29/2015 08:31:49 am
Phillipa I think you are a nutter (meant in the best possible way). It takes nutters like you that keep great things happening and I love it. Wish you all the best possible luck on your journey. Love it. Xx
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Mary Roper
3/29/2015 04:46:55 pm
Mary roper well done my friend, eagerly await the next episode! Hope the knee is holding out. Lots of love.
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