Anthony Richelot

Anthony Richelot and Sabine went cycling

March 8, 2021 at 10:18

Day 3: Montrichard to Bordeaux — Paris-Bordeaux

Time

8h29m

Distance

159km

Speed

29.5km/h

Ascent

1,280m

Descent

1,490m

May 4, 2021

On the last day we were racing against the clock to try and get to Bordeaux before the curfew, so we dialled up the speed, perhaps more like the spirit of the classic race.
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We could see the city lights ahead as we closed in on Bordeaux, crossing the stunning Dordogne River as the sun set and finally La

Anthony Richelot and Sabine went cycling

March 7, 2021 at 08:37

Day 2: Montrichard to Poitiers — Paris-Bordeaux

Time

8h37m

Distance

159km

Speed

25.7km/h

Ascent

1,340m

Descent

1,320m

May 4, 2021

After a hearty breakfast before another long day in the saddle, we climbed out of Blois into the countryside again, and onto some excellent cobbled secteurs.

Anthony Richelot and Sabine went cycling

March 6, 2021 at 08:05

Day 1: Paris to Montrichard — Paris-Bordeaux

Time

8h57m

Distance

203km

Speed

30.5km/h

Ascent

830m

Descent

870m

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May 4, 2021

Sun followed us all day on our first stage, rolling out of the city of Paris to head south. We clocked up a decent 125 miles (203 km) despite the growing winds, to the gorgeous city of Blois that dates back to the Middle Ages. We finished the day with the last leg to Montrichard, where we spent the night.