Fribbo’s sick chain meant the first part of today involved him
and Steve finding a bike shop, getting the chain re-fitted, smartening up his
derailleur, and straightening his wheel. Meanwhile, Kevin, Grahan and Andy set
about the long and winding climb out of Cahors. The marmite receptionist wished
us ‘good luck’ with that climb. It was as much a relief that the climb
ended, as it was that it was done at the
start of day!
This was a scorching day. The sight of Steve in the
UELSports minubus became the most welcoming sight, for sore eyes, legs, and
butts. Flying in formation got us through some long miles in the afternoon, and
some quick thinking by Graham and Kevin saved us from riding down a motorway
for TOO far… scurrying across the carriageways to dodge cars, and negotiating a
central reservation was certainly an unexpected experience!!
And the afternoon ended with the arrival of Claire and Paul,
who, because of work commitments back in blighty, were unable to join the
earlier parts of the trip!
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