After arriving in front of the Eiffel Tower, the obligatory handshakes and pats on the back were passed around, before being followed by the posing for team photos.
Unfortunately due to our speed and the sudden appearance of discover adventure (the company) ambition to do anything on time, we arrived 30 minutes before the girlfriend and the captains wife.
After a short period however two figures were spotted pushing through the crowd to finally join in the celebrations.
The rest of the evening was spent enjoying some dinner in the city before taking an open roof bus tour in the Paris sunshine.
Then regretfully, it was time for the green army to reorganise. 7 members left the captain with two lieutenants and four new recruits to continue the journey onwards to Geneva.
With such good riding in the previous days, the departing riders left with dreams of continuing the journey onwards.
With over £30,000raised for a number of different causes, the green army have ridden over cobbles, through driving rain, up steep inclines and down sweeping descents.
There were gusty headwinds, ghost like villages, barking dogs, punctures and a few falls, and not to mention a few pints drank!
I for one thoroughly enjoyed the ride, and depart with fantastic memories, a small Eiffel Tower, new pals and a slightly sore under carriage!
The desire to ride my bike burns brighter than ever, and don't shout it loud but whispers of a Paris-Genova-Nice attempt are passing quietly among the team. We shall see!
As I head back to England, 6 members of the green army head onwards to Geneva. Good luck guys and I honestly can say I wish I was there!
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