On the train home - NEAL

Adam asked what I would do differently next time. The answer was quick to come. I'd be the one waving them off!!!

We have had some lengthy dicussions about what enjoyment can be attained from this sort of endeavour. On any scale of cost\benefit analysis, 11 hours of deeply painful riding on the first day compared with the 5 minutes of elation (actually more relief I feel) at reaching dover, firmly falls the side of not enjoyable.

I have joined the ranks of those people who have looked deep within their souls and learnt something about themselves.

I have learnt that I can cycle 273 hilly miles in 4 days.

I have learnt that when I think I can't go on, I can.

I have learnt that I can climb multiple double chevron hills.

I have learnt that I can do all this with a rucksack on my back.

But most of all I have learnt that I don't like doing it!!! I'd rather sit and watch football!!!

Au revoir mon amie (I never liked french at school either)

NEAL