Iain helpfully found a route (oulles) within cycling distance of our chalet that on the map looked like it would fit the bill, a bit of climbing, scenic, and not too many miles.
First up in the morning was Iain who decided he would get a head start today by leaving 30 mins ahead of the rest of us. After some faffing with bikes the rest of us set off.
The road down was fast rolling and we even picked up a french cyclist who stuck on the back of our train. Immediately on turning off the main road the climb started. The roadside market suggested it was 1km up over about 6km, Jason, Toby, Dave, myself and our new wheel sucking friend started the ascent, Dave quickly pulled away taking the French bloke with him while the rest of us plodded up slowly.
While the views were amazing as always the gradient seemed to get steeper. We dodged lizards, fircones and even a dead snake as we climbed. After about an hour(give or take) I summited to find Iain and Dave already chilling out at the top. A quick descent and we headed back to the chalet. All feeling good but not quite the rest day we thought!
Suns now shining, and we are sat outside a restaurant having some beer - got to get some carbs in - might be going for two cols tomorrow.
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