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Today saw the start of a new era in our adventure. It was dry at the start and the wind was no longer blowing in our faces. This would allow us to recover during the following days from the hardship - wind, rain and the long distances - we suffered the last 3 days.
Leaving Dijon we crisscrossed the Bourgogne wine-fields. Some small tracks which were covered with fine grit and puddles from the previous' days rain. One of our group had a flat tyre and she was assisted by two strong riders while the rest of the group continued along the tour of the wineries. Grand Crus to our right and left. The shy sun brought a smile to our faces while the road gently descended towards Nuits-Saint-Georges, where we crossed the A31 autoroute.
We were now entering the Cote-d'Or region and before long we crossed a filled-to-the-brim river Saone. Gently ondulating roads brought us to a first rest stop at Villegaudiin, next to the Chateau de la Marche.
 
Riding onwards the trail brought some more gentle hills, but with the wind in our backs and the sun peeping through from time to time, we did not mind the extra effort. Some gentle drizzle caught up with us before arriving in Bourg en Bresse, but we quickly setlled into the Ibis Styles hotel. The bikes could have a clean and the chains were lubricated before we headed out for dinner in Bourg center.
Today really was a milestone in this cycling journey. We are over halfway and the weather got better. The rain stopped and the wind decided to blow in our favor. The trip was becoming more of a holiday and less of an ordeal.
Endomondo
Ride Stats : 153K and 850 heightmeters (Garmin) in 06h09mins
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