Narbonne to Carcassone

The first part of the ride today was rather bumpy but good fun, along a coastal bike path. Fortunately Bob copes well with bumps!

After 10 deserted miles through stunning scenery, I arrived at the seaside and it was time for Bob's last pain au chocolat

I then unfortunately turned north west and guess where the wind was coming from.. 

It was a 40 mile battle against a brutal head wind and the tree trunks are now utterly knackered.

I took one photo but really just wanted the ride to be over. 61.8 miles today with only 1331 ft of climbing but the wind made it feel like I had climbed a huge col!

After a reviving shower, devouring of food and a beer, I had recovered sufficiently to go and explore Carcassone.

It's certainly impressive...

And that's the end of the cycling part of the trip :(

Prezzie from hubby to show the 3 stages I have cycled parts of - so delighted for Cav today :)

Tomorrow we start the drive home via the west coast, hopefully there will be time for Bob and I to do some exploring.

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