Sault to Peyruis

Thank goodness the Tour de France is going along our route in July because the road has been resurfaced and is perfect for riding on, smooth and fast.  This is a short day so a few more have tackled Mont Ventoux this morning heading up straight after breakfast. Another hot day forecast.
Morning coffee stop is in Banon, home to the seventh largest book store in France.  It is a good looking building and a rabbit warren of books inside - or so i am told as i did not go in.

I did go in to a local artisan boulangerie and enjoyed a very good quiche lorraine, and on a whim broke my own rule and bought a bag which reads "Bon comme un bon pain". I am grateful to Eli who very generously carries it for me to our destination. I definitely owe him a large beer when we get in.

We are now passing fields of lavender,  mostly in bud about to flower and are hopeful of flowers in bloom over the next few days.


Our ride ends with a beautiful descent en route to Peyruis with lunch by the side of the road justt near a hairpin bend which gives passers by a golden opportunity to gawk at us.  We are obviously enjoying ourselves as is our wont.

Today's hotel has two swimming pools .. we only use one.  Dinner has a lot of vegetables .. and pasta .. and salad so we really enjoy it.  Just about the best yet.  Vegetables and salads have not always been easy to come by.

Roadway encouragement

Fun on the road