Day 2 of London was the team's first day off of the bike. We slept in until 10am and were then taken to a friend of Garfield Smith's. There we were treated to an excellent brunch, including coffee, tea, smoothies, pastries, and smoked salmon bagels. The food was incredible, but the view was even cooler! We were able to see the Ladies Marathon from the apartment balcony. Staying in the same city as the olympics was definitely a surreal experience. It got even better when we left the apartment, and headed down to the gates to watch the runners go by. The energy was electrifying! After watching several groups come by, we were given a tour of London by Garfield and several of his friends. This gave us an opportunity to learn about a new city as well as let us realize just how fortunate we were to be in the Olympic City and such a historic one as well. Although the day had no cycling and no friendship visits, we still had a fantastic time taking in such a breathtaking city. After a long day of walking and taking pictures, the team headed back to Garfield's for some much needed rest as we had to cross into France the next day.
A big thanks to Garfield Smith, Ian and his wife, and Megan for all the sponsored meals while we were in London. You all showed us a great time and allowed us to enjoy such a magnificent city.
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