pig leg

having survived the 2010 etape - actually failing to survive - missing out on an official finish by 4minutes at the top of the final insanely long, hot, and steep climbs on the pyrennees. the day was fantastic, the views were immense and the support was ace, i just struggled with the heat - 35c mid-stage and the long long climbs. many non-finishers but at least i wasn't collected in the broom wagon.
since then i went and made a mess of one of my trotters. i rolled my ankle whilst not doing anything, bad sprain, now two weeks since i've been on the bike and only 3 weeks to go until lands end to john o'scrotes.
since etape, i had a pig lip, pig leg and now man flu. must get out and get ready for 1000miles in 5 days. jeez.

can't attach pig pics - this stupid idiot machine won't read the sd card with said pig pics on.

Millau Viaduct

Millau Viaduct
Originally uploaded by rone.b

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!

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.

Geneva

Geneva
Originally uploaded by rone.b

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.