It’s wonderful what a nights rest will do . I reflect on blowing up yesterday. Despite my knowledge I succumbed to Heat exhaustion. Just subtle changes to start with then the smallest hill seems difficult. Must be the bike , put a bit more lube on the chain , must be the ice cream I had after lunch ! Then you realise your pulse does not go down after stopping cycling …. Then the penny drops you’re trying to lose heat . Very hard to do in 35 degrees. Anyway as Ceri described yesterday with careful stops and rests in the shade I get to the chateau .
Anyway today could not be more different, we arrive in Brantôme in the Dordogne about 2pm after the usual 06.30 start. Some cloud cover makes all the difference. Couple of long hills with some delicious long downhills too . 400 miles comes up soon be half way. Both of us cycling well today . Ceri has become addicted to coffee. Double espresso followed by a café au lait .
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