When I say "mud bath" I do not mean we spent the day pampering ourselves at a French spa. Au contraire! The day began at our emergency hotel, packing up the bikes for Day 2. Just as the packing was complete, I noticed that my rear tire was flat. Yes, Flat Tire #2, and we hadn't even begun pedaling on Day 2. 😞
We located the nearest bike shop and followed the recommended route along the muddiest trail I have ever tried to bike on. But we prevailed. SCBikes in Soisy-sue-Seine saved the day! I opted for two new tires and two super-duper puncture resistant tubes. (Still disappointed that when I asked for two spare tubes to take along on the trip, from a bike mechanic who had just serviced my bike, I was given tubes with Schrader valves when I needed Presta valves and I failed to notice that until I went to install them. But Mo's spare came to my rescue yesterday, and Mo's patched spare got me as far as the bike shop. 😚)
Once we were back on the EV-3 and headed to Melun we had the most idyllic ride. Spring flowers are everywhere, delightful architecture catches our eyes,
and we meet the most delightful and helpful people along the way.
Plus, our first Deux Chevaux of le Tour!
