64 miles, 952 metres climbed, most of it in the last 20 miles.
Arrived at the hotel in the Southern outskirts of Munich at about 5pm yesterday. Enjoyed a group meal where I met up with 5 people from the Channel to the Med ride in 2017. There are 24 us in total plus 3 Peak Tours guides.
Left the hotel this morning in bright sunshine but with a chill in the air. The morning stop, along mainly well surfaced cycle lanes,was on the banks of the Starnberger See. Lots of activity. Cyclists, mainly electric, groups setting up for scuba diving and walkers.
We had a short delay on our route from the coffee stop when the road was closed. We were allowed through to watch a procession marching through – not sure what the occasion was. Good brass band.
After lunch there was a long steady climb of about 4 miles. We were getting into mountain country. A nice descent to the shores of the Walchensee were our group of 4 stopped for an ice cream and to soak up the view.
From here we had about 10 undulating miles to Mittenwald. Mittenwald is very picturesque and lies just on the German side of the German/Austrian border.
A longer day in prospect tomorrow.
Nice route for the first stage. And moreover, the sun is with you. Good luck for the future….
Good luck with your ride Peter.
I had hoped some of your enthusiasm might have rubbed off the other week end.
No signs so far!!!
Martin & Julia
I have been looking forward to seeing your blog Peter only just managed to get Wi-Fi and we are now on the ferry coming home. I love your photos and the weather looks as if it has been kind to you. Look forward to seeing your blog later in the week. Take care love Jacqueline and Geoff xx