Lunchtime

It's 12:20 and we've stopped for some lunch. We are flying today, fewer stops although a more hilly than yesterday.

Slight update, the place we stopped for some sandwiches were incredibly slow, so we decided to cycle on to Aalst.

Spencer and Neal have popped in to Delhaize (seemingly the only supermarket chain in Belgium) for some supplies.

So far we've covered 46 miles, so in theory less than 20 to go.

It's probably inevitable that I'm drawing comparisons with last year's ride, and Aalst seems to be last years Grandvilliers. In that it's very warm, we were flying along and weren't far from our destination. I only hope the comparisons end there, because last year it was painful getting back on the bike and the last leg was a killer.

Spen's achilles is still sore, and I think it's giving him some gyp when we do go up the hills. My knee is sore as well, but its just a constant dull pain, so I can manage it.

Spen challenged me to another sprint, which is a good way to break up the day, unfortunately for him it's 2-0 to me.

Saw a couple of great town names so far, so whilst I still remember them Plopsaland yesterday and most appropriately for this morning, I spotted a sign as we were leaving Bruges for Assebroek.

The bike's been good, despite (I think) being the oldest. I did ask the guys to stop at a bike shop to see if they'd pump my front tire because it felt (going over the rougher surfaces) as though it was a little flat. I went into the shop, spoke to very kind lady who kindly agreed to let me pump it up. It turns out I'm just soft, as it was already fully inflated!

Just finished my ham baguette and a spot of potato salad, so I guess we'll be heading off to Brusells.

See you later!