Eiffel Tower Paris has always held a special place in my heart. Between the iconic landmarks, delectable sweet treats, high fashion and promise of romance, Paris is what my little girl dreams were made of.  Add in thousands of kilometres on my bicycle since those 10 year old fantasies and I was now also heading to Paris as cyclist excited to place my feet on the cobbles of the Champs-Élysées. I can’t tell you how excited I was to go to Paris! It wasn’t exactly the dream trip,