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Sunday July 17, 2011 Amanda writes: Today we took a rest day in Dijon courtesy of our friends Emmanuel and Newel. Last night we arrived at about 7:30. Emmanuel was concerned that we were so late and came out looking for us on his motorcycle….

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Saturday July 16, 2011Bouronne-les-Bains to Dijon103 km6:26 time in the saddle Amanda writes: Big headwind on this day. The value of drafting was terrific for me, but not for Andrew. I tried to lead and let Andrew draft but the head wind was too strong…

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Friday July 15, 2011Nancy – Bourbonne-les-Bains117.3 km6:32 in the saddle Amanda writes: While the distance and time may sound like a lot it really was very nice. Beautiful countryside and rolling hills. Nothing too strenuous with the exception of a very steep hill close to…

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July 13, 2011Antwerp, Belgium – Diegem, Belgium (Brussels)100.1 km5:50 in the saddle Amanda writes: Woke up dry and slept very well. Andrew had a coffee at dinner last night and stayed up very late reading so I let him sleep while I packed up. I’m…

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Thursday July 14, 2011Brussels, Belgium – Nancy, FranceSix and a half hour train rideThree countries visited today (Belgium, Luxembourg, France)7.2 km cycling distance44:27 in the saddle Amanda writes: We left the hotel in Diegem armed with clean and dry gear. We rode to the train…

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