This was by far the most enjoyable day of cycling I've had so far. Half the city was running the local marathon and half marathon and the rest were out on their bikes.
From the centre there is a bike path along the railway the 25km to the lovely coastal suburb Jurmala. So many people were out enjoying the ride and it felt good to see that cycling culture. It is everywhere in Latvia with people using little delivery boy bikes to do their shopping. Every small town also has a bike path, even if it is only five houses.
From Jurmala the path becomes brickwork, which is a little uncomfortable. But the road is quiet so it is easy enough to cruise along that. From Jurmala it leads north-west along the coast.
Despite nursing the ill effects of Riga's party culture I was making good time through the woods. For once there was no wind too.
The road then turns off to an 18km cycle to Tukums. It is a small town with literally nothing happening. All the cafes were closed after 6 on a Sunday. The only thing open was a small sport centre that fortunately houses a decent hotel.
A walk round the area in search of food led to the deli counter at the supermarket, followed by watching some ice hockey training at the hotel.
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