Wilstedt to Stove
Very misty and murky when we got up. Had to wipe down the tents and bikes. On the road by 08.15. Following the Bremen to Hamburg Radweg. Decided to take a short cut - bad decision! Ended up in the middle of a forest lost and unable to cycle. Eventually cut our losses (again) and got back on the route.
Unfortunately the route had its own challenges. By far the worst was a km stretch of cobbles obviously laid in the middle ages.We breathed a sigh of relief when we reached the rough forest track over the hills.
We were able to stop for lunch at 2.15 and rest our battered bodies - on a bench in the shade. The mountain stage being over we descended into Harburg/ Hamburg.Another city with its route finding problems but we eventually found our way to the south bank of the River Elbe where we motored along for 25km on a fantastic new cycle-way.
Our intended campsite was none existent which meant dragging our weary bodies a further 5 miles to Stove Strand - possibly the largest campsite in Germany.
Same old routine. Pitched tents on the bank of the Elbe,showered, then beer of the day - Benedictiner Weissbier.
Sounds like a hard day, will it get more straightforward? Glad I am not with you!!
ReplyDeleteEven the TDF has a pave section, Froome came off on it.
ReplyDeleteWho won? Someone was given flowers, or are you just trying to get in Derek's good books. You would probably do better with more beer.
Oh. No mileage today! You will have to try harder.
ReplyDeleteAnd you need to adjust the time on your Blog, according to the Blog you posted it at 12.51. Which is a very early stop and I guess you spent the afternoon thinking up the story you posted.
ReplyDeleteWifi on Penrith station. It all sounds very exciting. Glad your navigating was more straightforward on Loire.
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