A memorial to Paul de Vivie but he’s there each time you change gears
- Stop rarely and briefly, so as not to lose your rhythm
- Eat little and often and eat before you are hungry, drink before you’re thirsty
- Never push yourself into such fatigue that you lose appetite and cannot fall asleep
- Wrap up before you get cold, undo layers before you get hot and do not fear exposing the skin to the sun, air and water
- Cross out, at least when riding, wine meat and tobacco from your diet
- Never force the pace, ride within your means, especially during the first few hours when you’re tempted to ride hard because you feel full of energy
- Never ride for show or vanity
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