Sounds like an easy Sunday and indeed it was . I guess I’ve been cycling one way or another for 55 years . Never have I enjoyed a days cycling more . Cold in the morning for a few miles on perfect tarmac . We stop in Viles s’ Auzon. You can sense the presence of Ventoux everywhere. Bike repair shops , expensive bikes everywhere too . People come here with one intent to climb Ventoux. It dominates the skyline everywhere you look . Lots of MAMOLS everywhere ( Middle Aged Men On Lycra). As a subsidiary climb the Gorges de La Nesque is just wonderful. Why so , well it’s gradient is sublime gradually increasing by 400 metres over many miles . The kilometres tick by in effortless cycling , an addition of Lube makes it perfect. Lots of other people doing it too . We play tag with a group from Savoie …they stop we carry on etc we stop they come through . Lots of craic about the Rugby . The only annoying part is the procession of motorbikes too . Still it’s the most enjoyable pass I have ever been up . Probably the worst was Hard Knott pass aged 16 with a 5 speed bike !
Soon we arrive in the beautiful village of Sault with drop dead gorgeous views like Tuscany . Lavender is everywhere although now harvested . I’m sure both Ceri and I could easily climb Ventoux as we are both exceptionally fit . Somehow it detracts from the journey so we shall carry on regardless. Nice is definitely on the Menu now …wow and more wow
Ceri's Blog with Neil 