Well, the ride went surprisingly well. 

Day 1: Leaving Coram in bright sunshine

Struggling through London at rush hour

Leanne cured my knee on day 2 and it was then better than it had been for months! 

The massage hurt like hell, but the results were worth it. 

Crossing the River Laon at the front of the peleton. 

The big climb up to Bonnieur... 

And the fantastic descent on the other side. 

I set my fastest time on a bike - 44 mph! 

Riding around the South of St Victoire into the rising sun. 

Giles Hanglin's lovely photo (taken on a bike travelling at 30mph!)

And properly tired at the end. 

Thank you to all my sponsors.