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Day 1
Late leaving Balsall Common. No, really? Yes, really. Briskly down the M1, which is currently reduced to two lanes for big stretches near Luton. Accompanied by an Essex Police Dog Unit, so no "creative" overtaking in the roadworks. Sigh. Get to Janice & SuperTed's about 2:10, gobble down some pasta and hear the news that Janice isn't coming with us but instead is flying to Gibraltar next Wednesday. A big hug. Arrive at the Channel Tunnel with 10 minutes to spare after playing in standing traffic on the M25. Hook up with Gary, Phil, Nicky and Mike by boxing in their bikes so they can't possibly go without us. Big coffee. To the Motorail terminal in Calais, where the most elaborate tie-down ritual ever is effected, consisting of well over an hour to tie down our six bikes. Lots of red wine, and to sleep on the train.