First day.

We made good progress today covering 41 miles. We had planned on only doing 32 miles to Santona, but as we made good time we carried on to Laredo, arriving about 5:30. Had to climb 2 reasonable hills today, but neither was too hard. We quickly found a hotel and are now showering and relaxing before dinner.

Had the first casualty today. Went down a ditch and over his handle bars. No real damage apart from his ego. Guess who? It was not either of the Johns or Mike!