It started with a stunning descent down to the river Dore
Obviously once I crossed the river, the climbing started and I decided a coffee was going to be needed with the cake today.
Bob found a friend at the Boulangerie today, the Tour de France is passing through this region next week.
The climb wound up a beautiful river valley
Then the climbing really started, up to the Puy Mary, a 2nd category climb and an absolute #^*%
There were numerous hanging over handlebar moments during one of which a very helpful (not) French hiker told me the record for the ascent.
I eventually made it but it wasn't fast or pretty.
The professionals will climb this next Wednesday as part of a 216 km stage with 4 other cols and no doubt considerably more quickly - makes me feel completely inadequate!
Our campsite this evening is at the start of Stage 7 of the TdF so they have the decorations ready!
Tree trunk stretching, cold beers and lots of yummy food now needed!
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