Day 26 – Sat 05 Jul 14, Reims to Saint-Quentin (France)
Forecast: 16-22 deg C, showers, Listed distance: 44km+74km; Actual distance: 5km; Cumulative distance: 992km (train distance: 125km) We had another earlier start than usual, with no breakfast, as we had to catch the train from Reims at 7:35am. Just as we left the hotel, it started to rain and didn't stop until we got to St Quentin. As we now knew about the allocation of platform numbers, we were in not so much of a rush today. The train departed spot on time at 7:35am. Because we have bikes we need to catch local trains, not the 300km/h TGVs. The local ones get along at a respectable enough speed 120km/h and are very modern and comfortable. We travelled via Laon, and Tergnier where we had to change trains and therefore platforms on both occasions. We arrived at St Quentin at 9:33am, again on time. The ticket cost us A$25 each. After arriving at the Ibis Budget St Quentin Centre hotel and checking-in (a room was available for...