Waking up in Millau and a day ahead of schedule was a pretty good feeling. We headed straight over to the bridge and visitors centre which sits underneath. It's only when you get directly below you really appreciate how high it is. I took loads of photos and orcchestrasted a complex shot of us on the bikes riding underneath - easier said than done when in full biking gear and 30 degrees!
Friday 25 June 2010
Wednesday 23 June 2010
Chatel
Pulled into telski to stay the night in Chatel, just on the swiss border. Great to see Terry, Carol, Adam and Rose (thanks for breakfast! And putting us up) . Went out for evening meal and ate ribs. This morning we drove up the col to get some mountain pics! We then left for Millau, 400 miles and combining two days in one to take the pressure off the return journey. Phew. We're moving from the east side of france, skirting Provence and offto to the East.
Tuesday 22 June 2010
Geneva
Into Switzlerland and taking an anti-clockwise route around Lake Geneva (to avoid Swiss motorway fee) - things getting really twisty now. The pre-Alps a good ride just before this picture. Chatel todays destination. Eating a bit too much today, french bread heartburn this morning. My GS is holding up well, 869 miles so far. 400 miled to Millau, undecided whether to hit in one go or split via St. Etienne.
Guest house , food city
Out of Reims made good progress towards Dijon. Weather hotting up. Stayed at a fantastic guest house run to by an English couple. The food was amazing, best lettuce I've ever had. (Details of the place to follow).
Monday 21 June 2010
Over night in reims.
Good sleep last night. Just as well because on the bike for 12 hours yesterday. Heading towards the alps today.
Sunday 20 June 2010
Away we go... millau
Had a good run down to folkestone. Weather a lot colder than expected. Made the 1205 train. Started raining as soon as we hit Calais, got into waterproofs and then it stopped. Onwards to Reims 190 miles.
Thursday 17 June 2010
Summer SPCC Run Baslow
Had a great evenings run last night, 13 miles - 750m, 90 mins or so.
Around Stoney Middleton, Calver, Eyam.
More info here: SPCC web page
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