Today was a wonderful ride. Up straight away from town into a high ridge ride, descent, up again over another hill with a glorious descent to the Lot River valley. We are going to follow the river for the rest of the day. The day is short, lunch will be by the river at our destination. It is the lull before the storm of the the next couple of days which have big climbs in them. That in itself is not a problem, it is the combination of hill and heat. I have harped on enough about the tour organiser not wanting to start the day early so will refrain from complaining again.
Riding by the river is relaxing, no rush to get anywhere, just enjoying the ride with coffee in a small town made in a machine one step up from those in the hotel breakfast rooms. The surroundings and shared experience make the quality of the coffee a lesser consideration - or I am getting used to bad coffee. Uh Oh , but I know it will all change with one good piccolo or flat white. We come into town by the confluence of the Lot and Truyere rivers heading across the 13th century bridge tomour riverside lunch and hotel.
It is like a second rest day, this time by the pool. I sat down in our room to do a couple of things before having a shower and immediately fell asleep.. I am well versed in resting. I woke, cleaned the road off and did my washing and headed poolside.
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