Today was a better day. Perhaps unsurprisingly, given the
rigours of yesterday’s ride, the team set off a bit later than planned,
especially when Andy (or rather, his bike) developed a puncture. After a
comfortable evening at Vitre, the boys set off to Bressuire (which comes from
the words Berg – hill, and Durum – fortress).
Along the way, the team had a pitstop at Champtocé-sur-Loire,
which is situated on the North Bank of the Loire, and southwest of the city of
Angers (itself 190 miles southwest of Paris). Before the French revolution, Angers
was the capital city of the province of Anjou. If you know your Kings and
Queens, you will know that the Angevins gave our fair country King Henry II.
After a most enjoyable picnic of bread and cheese (mais oui – when in France...) in the
sunshine, the team carried on their merry way to Bressuire. En route, Karen
and Dave encountered a toll road with no instructions on how to pay. However, with
the aid of Stuart Bines and some flamboyant Gallic gesturing, a ticket was
dispensed and the journey continued. Tonight’s kind hosts are Stuart and his wife
Claire.
Miles completed: 510 (ish)
Miles to go: 1000
MP 03/08 @ 21:30
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