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Day 2 - Clamecy to Moulins

What did we let ourselves in for? Spirits are still high but everyone seems to have developed a strange walk! Another early start with an 08:30 commencment in a (failed) attempt to avoid the midday sun. A fast start out of Clamecy averaging circa 30 kms per hour. In the main, the first 20 km was flat, shaded and cool, but at the first stop the heat fatigue had started to have its affect. However, a quick refuel saw the team back on the road. Matt Statham and Rob Valentine obviously decided to fight it out early doors to be the first into Moulins, breaking away from the main group.

Part of the group, lead by Rob Valentine (AKA Sat Nav Head from here on in) managed circa an extra 8 kms in the wrong direction which allowed Jenny Westhead to take the lead, albetit shortlived as the boys soon caught up!

An early stop at Rouy saw all riders regrouping for lunch, consisting of baguettes, cheese, ham, fruit, pattiseries etc all lovingly prepared by the Support Team. 20 minutes later the group were back on the road, with a tough few km ahead of them. The afternoon consisted of significant undulations which, in the main, all riders found difficult in the midday heat of around 32 degrees.

Following an afternoon refuelling stop at Dicize, the main group soon got back on the road but unfortunately for Adam Poyner, he incurred our third puncture of the trip. Michael Ryan and Rob V arrived first in Moulins, closely followed by Bruntwood's answer to Take That, Matt S, Rob H, Craig and Mark. Jen, Adam, Matt L and Caroline arrived at the hotel at a respectable 15:00 but were bitterly disappointed to find the outdoor pool closed!

3 riders achieved thier PB in distance terms today (well done Jen, Caroline and Matt S) - all in all a challenging day but following plenty of R&R at the hotel and a lovely evening meal, we are all ready for day 3...bring it on!



Punctures - 1
Falls - 1
Saddle Sore Reported - 1
Laxatives consumed - 1
Sunstroke - 0
Misc injuries - 12 (all)