Really enjoyed our second official rest day. We got the jobs out of the way in the morning, splitting into a mechanics & a laundry group – very satisfying to have bikes & kit spotless (& ready for tomorrow’s predicted rain!) We’ve both also got new brake pads on in preparation for the Alps, having ground ours away on the Pyrenees!
Photo: laundry party
Photo: mechanics at work
Photo: sure the hotel loved having us to stay
We found an outdoor pool for a cool off & leg stretch. We don’t know if everyone else’s stares were directed at our cycling tans or the fact that Max & Colin were in non-regulation speedos (and thanks to both the lifeguard & 6 year old boy for pointing that out)…
Otherwise it has been constant eating & watching the TdF on the 6 peak stage – very exciting & great to relive the stage and wonder how they possibly go that fast!
photo: watching the Tour is even better with fresh patisserie
The town St Paul Trois Chateaux is lovely & very much ready for the Tour:
The bikes got a rest day too in a wine cellar!
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Keep bashing on you guys, you’re doing great! I just knew you would need those spare brake pads! 🙂