As you've seen, the first day cycling was less than easy but not as hard as It could have been.
A long climb to get us warmed up took us up to Goul Noir, then across the valley, along and up to St. Julian for some lunch... Fish and fish. After lunch, the wind picked up and we had tough slog up into La Chapelle where we stopped to fill bidons and catch some shade before the major climb of the day. Col de Carri, starts relatively manageable and ramps up and up over 5km. Doesn't sound too tough but by the time we all got to the top , we were all shagged so promptly of nd the nearest water source to dunk heads into.
After the killer climb was a tremendous descent through the woods, a right turn took us onto the col de La machine; A pass which skirts the mountain plateau giving spectacular views and the most beautiful road one would ever wish to grace. Once passed this and with obligatory photos, we descended a rapid winding road back into our hometown Base for the week.
A great start to the week with mostly enjoyable climbs and fantastic company.
Photos here too,
Tom
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