Having defrosted nicely from our cryogenic sleep, all the oldies looked remarkably healthy and we were all set to start off on at a steady pace, waved off by the lycra loving proprietors! Garmin had a slow start, leading us along a few dirt tracks and farm paths but helped by the brightening weather our spirits lifted and we headed through the beautiful countryside, on a trip that we had all imagined it would be – rolling hills, smooth roads and sunshine.
Arriving in Bouzies, crossing over the single lane bridge facing a cliff-face, we were all pleased to have post ride drinks by the swimming pool!
A group of cyclists refueling after a days ride can mean that nothing gets in their way. An offer of a 200 Euro taxi ride for our 4 mile trip was declined for the much safer and more intimate option of journeying to the restaurant in the hotel managers Renault clio – (who says you cant fit 8 people in a clio at once??). Having had dinner at a stunning town of St Cirque Lapopie followed by few games of pool at the hotel this was the trip we had all signed up for in December!
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