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Easy Day!

I think we both had a restless night. Over exertion & less than comfortable sleeping arrangements (that's camping mats for you) coupled with a couple of noisy owls & an early start from the loud Worksop motorcyclists on the next pitch ("Berra Gerrup n gerronwiit yowth") saw to it. So, today we are going to keep it relatively short & head to Hesdin for a comfortable night in the Hypnos Hotel.  




We packed up our gear in fair weather & after croissants for breakfast, headed out of Albert at around 10.30. We had a steady run to Doullens. A bit up hill and down dale, but the wind was moderate & the threatening clouds didn't amount to much fortunately. 
After refreshments in Doullens, we turned into a stronger headwind and pushed along the D938/119 as far as Gennes-Invergny. This was however, a lovely route though pretty countryside. Then we turned north on the D124 and faced a series of tough climbs. Not good for Adam's knee, which had become increasingly painful during today's riding. 
The days riding ended with a 40mph plus decent into Hesdin (not looking forward to going up the other side tomorrow) & a large beer 🍻 in the town square. 
The Hypnos Hotel is fab. Quite Bohemian in a clean, modern way? Madame was very welcoming & clearly pro cyclist. A friendly, smiling French lady. Whatever next! 

After a good brush up, saddle sores attended to (never ever accidentally get Oregarno Oil on your cock 🔥)  & 40 winks, we strolled into town for more Leffe Blonde & dinner at La Belle Époque. Recommended! 👍🏻

Oh....and it's raining again 🙄

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