| Distance: | 110.10 km |
| Time: | 6:17:50 |
| Avg Speed: | 17.5 km/h |
| Elevation Gain: | 2,558 m |
| Calories: | 5,404 C |
| Avg Temperature: | 26.9 °C |
Today more of the same. Just two cols but still about the same amount of climbing.
The day broke into three distinct parts.
The first was the beautiful climb from Megeve up the Col de Les Saises. (No idea how you pronounce that). It was a beautiful climb through dappled shade that hid the potholes that could swallow your bike. The descent down into the valley was just as stunning and it was difficult to concentrate on the hairpins with such a stunning view.
The second part of the day was the long drag to the base of the climb to Courchevel. Mainly flat, typical industrial France set in the stunning valleys of the Alps. It included a stop at a sandwich shop that did not sell sandwiches. So cake and coke was our lunch.
The climb up to Courchevel was hot and long and with the continuing problems with the bottom bracket it made for a slog. But all worthwhile. Finishing with a short return to the lake where our wonderful support vehicle awaited for the transfer to our overnight stay in a beautiful chalet in Meribel (www.cyclehame.co.uk) Highly recommended - pasta and beer waiting!
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Speak soon - Archie and Salty
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