France/Provence - Tour 1, Day 5

Well, as expected, a 'gentle uphill' or similar description for the morning workout was actually a granny-gear climb that took any remaining energy and will-power - luckily we made the wine tasting. :-) very different from Aus reds, and although I like French plonk, Aus red really is better - softer, deeper

Anyway, I digress - its 3;20 in the arvo(ish), and we just made it to the final destination for this trip - Mazan ....

The bikes are being stripped of all the seats, pedals etc we ourselves supplied, and will then be returned to the shed 1.5-2 hours away and the guides will be back before dinner hopefully (else we WILL start without them) ... Fairly moderate distance today, only 39.7km .... Don't think anyone has opted for the optional 21.4k loop, I think our guides are counting on this so all the bikes can go now, leaving enough room in the van to transfer us all to our destinations tomorrow in 'one pass'

It was 5deg c this am when we started - for the last 6km only did I strip off my shell and extra layer I had to wear .... The next trip may be 'flatter', somehow I doubt it will be warmer ! :-(

Well, something in my room smells - oh, it's me - guess I better have a shower and change

Ttfn