The end of the cycling road.
Because of extensive roadworks near Istanbul, the route was changed so today would be our last cycling day to the Klassis Resort near Istanbul on the Marmaris Sea. http://www.klassisotel.com.tr/en/Default.asp
After cycling for 7 weeks, we were this morning presented with our Ride Jerseys and we set off from Vize in uniform for our last ride.
First drinks stop was at around 30km and we then headed off to our last road lunch at around 64km. Then our last convoy to the Resort where we crossed the finish line and adjourned for drinks on the terrace.
I gave Merlin a good wash and he will be vanned in to our hotel in Istanbul tomorrow while we are bussed in.
Buffet dinner at the Resort restaurant was followed by a slide show of highlights from the trip which Gergo and Eszter put together.
Those readers who have followed the daily blog might have some appreciation of the effort to get this far and I congratulate my fellow riders and, in particular, Edna Granot on achieving our ambitious goal which at times was tough but always rewarding.
Well done, everyone, congratulations, good to see you all in the yellow tops, particularly PC and Mieke, regards to them!
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