Day 1

So we have made it to Calais in one piece! We all cycled the 70 miles down to Folkestone then most people fell asleep on the coach whilst it was transported to France on Le Shuttle! Andrew and I took the benefit of a massage after dinner so we have no excuses tomorrow. Plenty of friends made on the road - I think I am talking to the slower riders and Andrew to the speed kings.


You can find a video of the start at: 


http://www.egi.co.uk/news/article.aspx?id=746980 


and if you are interested in our route it was:


http://connect.garmin.com/activity/153935178


Today's picture shows that no ride can get by without bananas!

So we pick up our French motorcycle outriders tomorrow after a 6am start. Yes 6 am, its not all fun! Andrew has bought some earplugs so he gets a peaceful night's sleep.


Keep following us, hopefully more tomorrow.


Neil and Andrew