Tulln to the finish line in Vienna

Early morning to avoid the heat, for the last 45km to Vienna. More precisely 35km to Vienna then 10km to Max's appartement .

And of course those two parts could hardly be more different. The river continues its way as before, but as I approach the capital, the number of cyclists increases more than 10 fold. At some point I caught my first glimpses of the city. But my joy was a little constrained by the heat at already 26C at 10am, and the GPS telling me I still had 20km to go. Oh well, I am not going to stop now!

That determination certainly helped over the final stretch as it got hotter and the road went from silky smooth to very bumpy. My bottom was frustrated with this development.

Finally after almost exactly 500km I arrived, and a hungover Max was there to greet me. I am very excited to wash my things and have clean clothes. No more moulebite! Then I think once I gather the energy I shall award myself with an ice-cream.Read more