Paris, France to Amiens, France
Today was a bit of a step over the edge, the toughest day of cycling so far.
Getting out of Paris was as slow as I expected, but I managed to do most of it on cycle lanes this time making it pretty enjoyable and painless. Google Maps app saves the day again! Even came across the huge Stade de France en route by chance which was very impressive, though not so much so as Wembley (of course).
Once out of the city though, the going got tough purely due to the relentless heat - 36º today! I went through ten big bike bottles of water and that wasn't nearly enough. It was a constant challenge just to keep finding places to get it. And worst of all was that I cycled over 94 miles in it!
Hanging out by the cool and refreshing fish chiller in a supermarket was a welcome relief for a bit. Though I was soon distracted by a local French delicacy which I thought I'd buy for tea tonight, until I found the hostel I'm staying in hasn't got a kitchen. Oh well, horse steak tomorrow night then!
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