I don't know how to say the name of the town I reside in tonight. Is it Miss Saigon? The Shogun era of Japan? Is it feeling sanguine?

I set off at 8am wearing my down jacket but i took it off after twenty minutes. Today's ride was very flat compared to the past few days.

I also had a far amount of wind assist which made me hit a personal target of 'do 50km before 12 o'clock and then you can relax'. I have only mnaged this ridiculous idea a couple times in my two big tours!

Anyhow, I actually managed 88km before 1pm and decided to take the afternoon off.

I checked into an 'expensive' hostal with a private room in excellent condition. I noticed a bike retailer/hedge trimmer place and decided to take my busted rack in. Guy said he couldn't do anthing but gave me a dozen zipties. Using a few of them it feels very strong now. I think it will last - if I keep off the rough stuff.