Sunday 25th July
65.61km covered in 3hrs33 (max speed 67.0kmph average 18.4kmph)
Weather: Glorious Sunshine, no wind!
Terrain: Steep and winding
Day 1 of Lapland's infamous 10day summer! Start the toughest ride yet (hindered with back ache and knee pain).
Most challenging ascents yet, up hill all the way to the most northerly point of "civilisation" in the world. Greeted by hideous visiting centre, a la Land's end. But are allowed in for free by nice toll boy.
Sandwiches greedily consumed overlooking the bluest sea we'd ever seen.
Refueled we begin the fastest and most twisting descents of our lives (so far!). All aches and pains forgotten as we hit 40mph with joy! Surrounded by the most breathtaking views.
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