Trials and tribulations - Day 3

Apologies to avid readers for the delayed posting, after 3 days on a bike the prospect of a cold beer was more appealing than sending a progress update.Whilst flying through the small country lanes south of Abbeville, SP was heard declaring that he felt light as a feather and in fine form. Fellow riders put this down to the multiple pressure breaks prior to the 4 mile marker. As it turns out the old'un had a senior moment whilst 'on a break' and in a frantic effort to shed layers had cast aside his bum bag. It transpires that not only did this contain bike tools but also his passport! Finding these just after the departure point resulted in a loss of 12 miles. However, he later made this up on a solo run with a senior member of staff. He was later heard asking said staff member if he had 'managed to exhaust her...'Once again, Ed teamed up with his 3 new pals in a reincarnation of the 4 horsemen of the apocalypse chasing down wayward backmarkers, your scribe included...Once again, Britton.T was fairly nondescript although a serious sense of humour failure whilst mid way through the second stage of the day resulted in mush fist waving and loud cursing towards the clouds!A relaxed evening ensued, Ed spending a little more time in the bar than other members of Team Britton. He was obviously suffering and off the pace early doors on the final day...P.S. Very windy from all directions!!!--------------------------