Today we bussed from our hotel to Foix then rode over some amazing rolling roads along a mountain valley in 35 degrees.we climbed a small col that topped out at 900 metres then dropped down a switchback filled mountain to Les Cabbanes at the base of plateau de beille.
We had planned to walk onto the lower slopes of the mountain to watch the race go by but by pure chance an official of the tour organizer spotted mikes aussie shirt and started to chat to him and envited the 4 of us into the hospitality area. Now this is for media,sponsors and local mayors etc so to get in here was like Christmas to my 2 Aussie mates and fellow kiwi friend.we were treated like royalty! Every type of drink was provided as well as fine French food and deserts to add kilos just looking at them!
The race was epic! As well as our grandstand seats we had big tv screens to watch it live.all in all a great day at the tour.
After the race the bus took us on to Toulouse where we wondered down the street and had a fine pizza for tea and my new favorite pudding baked Alaska
The next morning we travelled to Avignon and when we had unpacked the bikes went into the old medieval city that was buzzing with an arts festival.this place was oozing age, some of the buildings date back to the 15 th century.just like some of my customers!
Tomorrow we tackle the giant of Provence. The mount ventoux
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