Le 23 août - DREAUX/ST. QUENTIN

20h30
On the road to the finish. 60K or so from here and I have almost 8 hours to clear the 80 hour mark. My back tightens but I'm able to find relief by getting off the bike and stretching every 5K or so. Ironically, riding in a big gear seems to take more pressure off my back and onto my legs. The group catches me then stops as one of them flats. They catch me again and stop again as another flats. It's slow going but thanks to the strong riding we did the in the first half of the ride, I've got some time in the bank.

00h01
Within St. Quentin en Yvelines city limits. I'm starting to hit the traffic lights. Almost done. Surprisingly, I'm looking forward to getting off of the bike and eating another meal!