Aix en Provence to Cannes
We’ve done it!!!!
But what a tough last day. It was gloriously sunny as it has been all week but the wind did exactly as forecast and blew hard into us from the east all day. You did not want to be dropped by the peloton and left to fight it on your own - so full concentration to keep tucked into the wheel ahead.
It has also been the hilliest day of cycling with about 6100ft (1859m) of climbing over about 106 miles; very hard work on very tired legs. They really, really hurt when the power had to be applied from about half way through the ride and I had to retreat in to my own little world of pain for a few of the climbs - so apologies to anyone who tried to have a chat with me on the latter climbs – I was having a private moment. Although I doubt anyone was actually chatting at those points.
On the upside we did travel though some of the most beautiful country side and on a normal day I rather perversely enjoy climbing, so probably the best day on the bike and I was glad I got on it for the whole day (although my legs disagree).
Garmin Connect stats here
After yesterday’s effort on the bike Gary decided the first stage was best left alone this morning – the motivational speech just before we set off didn’t help either – to summarise it essentially said - the wind is brutal and if you feel tired you should get on the coach now! Gary
The final stats are as follows
I managed 781 miles (1257 km) completed in the last six days (that’s about 85% of the ride) with only four stages missed.
Both over 1000 km and still walking – good result
Boris joined us for the final run into Cannes
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