PG:
First day of riding so the glad rags de velo came out all pristine and like a Rapha catalog.
PM:
Loaded up the bikes and set out to follow the river, but soon got diverted and ended up on a fair old climb (with a brief stop at a boulangerie for brioche and later at a natural spring to recharge our water bottles), which after a couple of hours took us to the plateau leading to Le Puy. Stopped for a picnic and to admire the views in the heat of the midday sun. Then onward...
BC:
to the first of many fairly quick downhill runs. A lot of fun learning to take bends at speed. We arrived in Le Puy for late luncheon, having been treated to stunning views of the town on the approach road with its churches and statues on rocky perches.
PG:
A stunning day of riding. Whilst not strictly on the pilgrimage route it was possibly my favourite ride of the whole week.
PG:
Arrival in Le Puy was impressive beyond expectation.
PG:
We ended up staying in a dorm in the Youth Hostel in the old town very close to the Cathedral.
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