Without trolling through the other six pages of this thread H. I'm unsure if you've discussed already the aerodynamic advantages of giving your pins the Gillette treatment - just a thought! Although by the sounds of it you're treating the nether regions to the Phillishave so you're probably on the case....."Onwards & forwards" might be your motto when you're creaking towards the top of a crest. Attaboy!

I too have just plotted your route on my trusty Michelin H; as we're crossing on Tuesday ourselves we may well divert at Rouen and be waiting in a ditch to cheer you on (and it won't be the 1st time I've been ditched dans Francais) - it'll be a photo opportunity not to be missed! About 17.00ish where do you expect - or more like it hope - to be? Any special requests? I'll have a length of rope on board: won't let you hang yourself but you might want a tow......P & B

Well H, how was your weekend 90 miler? I empathised with you by dusting off my own bike and fitting slicks in anticipation of its annual trip to Le Mans (slung in the back of the hatchback)..........P & B

Come on H., you remember my enforced 6 week workout - it took 5 weeks to see & feel the difference with no change to diet or alcohol input! Its all in the hills man, aim for Ditchling Beacon!

Unexpected cancellation means I have x 1 Tertre Rouge Camping Permit & x 2 General Entries. Will be off-line until Monday afternoon, but catch me on 07773 069177 over w/e. Paul