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First stage completed! ๐ŸŒŸ Ana Conesa, Coordinator of LongTREC, and Doctoral Candidates Fabio Zanarello (CRG) and Nadja Nolte (NIB) have pedalled from London to Cambridge on the first day of #LongCyclingForScience, arriving happily and safely, with smiles still going strong ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

๐Ÿ™๏ธ First challenge: getting out of London

Finding the right way out of a city as big as London was the first test of the day. Once the streets were behind them, open fields and quiet country roads opened up ahead.

Cycling through the City of LondonThe three LongTREC bikers next to golden fieldsCycling along a quiet country road

๐Ÿ”‹ Pace, energy and enjoyment

This is not a race. The key was to ride at a comfortable pace, save energy for the days ahead and, above all, enjoy every kilometre, taking in some stunning views along the way.

Two LongTREC bikers riding side by sideRiding along a sunny pathA cheerful shadow waving from the bike

๐ŸŒ‰ Bridges, steps and teamwork

The route had its surprises, like bridges with steps where the loaded bikes had to be walked across. Nothing that good team spirit couldnโ€™t handle!

Walking the bikes across a lock bridgeA bridge with steps on the routeRiding along a path between fields
Riverside path towards CambridgeRiverside path with moored boatsCycling along the river

๐Ÿฆ A well-deserved rest in Cambridge

Arriving in the beautiful city of Cambridge called for a well-deserved break, with ice cream, of course! Before resting, the team still had the energy to enjoy the sunset.

Arriving at Kingโ€™s College, CambridgeIce cream break in CambridgeTaking a break next to the bike

Itโ€™s more than just a ride: itโ€™s about sustainability, team spirit and pushing boundaries. As they rest and recharge, the team is already looking forward to the second part of the journey. More adventures ahead! ๐Ÿšฒ

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