We had little choice today but to follow a busy D road practically all the way. It was straight, busy but fast and smooth. The terrain was flattish all day but still interesting. We crossed the Loire at Blois - a city I remember from 30 years back. Great, grand architecture - palatial, regal buildings but we had no real time to explore as we were doing best part of 90 miles. Over the river things gradually quietened down and the grey skies gave way to sun for a while. Still remained cool with a northerly tailwind which continued to help us maintain decent speeds. Lunch at Selles sur Cher - pizza all round, pretty good too, even if Madame was less than impressed by our late arrival ( e.g. after twelve thirty!). All was good until Valencay, thirty miles from the end when James had accident number two, falling off and dislocating his shoulder. This time meaning an ambulance to A&E in Chateauroux. Actually this was a massive disappointment for him which was a real shame - as although it was fixed it meant the end of the cycling pretty much for him. Stayed at the Hotel Amarys which although being a chain was good, really friendly and just what we needed. Rarely enjoyed a cold beer as much. C U tomorrow for more!
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