Day 3 - Dieppe - Lisieux

Here we go again!

Before I get into the day I need to update you all about yesterday evening...

After finishing our 2 pints of well earned! Guiness, we headed back to the meeting point to catch the bus. After arriving into Dover earlier than others, we were the last to load our bikes. We then found out that our bags had been left outside in the glorious English weather - so we had soaking wet clothes! - we then found out that we had a three hour journey on the other side, nightmare! - not sure which one of us was supposed to read the itineary!!

We finally arrived in Dieppe at midnight and after a shower, it was straight to bed.

Today - early start again, everyone was quite sore, legs, bums, knees, but once on the road we soon got into our rhythm, well sort of! - the ride started off with a puncture for Leigh (Clifton)! and then a two mile climb! As we hit the open road of Northern France we faced a nasty head wind.

We've done a good strong day of cycling, and make no mistake we are all in serious pain as we achieved 5 long climbs in the baking heat. It is only pain and pain is temporary. Not a lot else to report, but a hard day.

With 12 miles to go to Lisieux we hit another two big and long climbs - all we needed! - Legs extremely tired. We've done just over 90 miles today, we are knackered, but with a rest, we will be ready for another day in the saddle

No matter what pain we are feeling, Sean (Newman) will be going under the knife today with an operation on his spine. So all the pain in comparison is nothing. Check Sean's blog for a full update. http://www.cycleacrossamerica2010.com/2010/07/big-back-operation-on-thursday/

Here is to another day

Keep smiling - stay strong