69 miles (should have been 57), ascent 1347metres, average speed 10.0 mph, elapsed time 5hrs 56mins.
A bit of a nightmare today when I missed a turn and did an extra 12 miles before lunch. Other than that, another excellent day! Left Vallon Pont D’Arc then had an almost immediate 2 mile steep climb up to the rim of the gorge.
There were numerous view points along the way giving great views of the gorge.
We crossed the Rhone at Pont St Espirit and had a clear view of Mont Ventoux.
After lunch (a late one for me after my navigating problem) rode into some intense Cote du Rhone wine growing country.Grape picking was under way both mechanically and manually.
At afternoon coffee stop the weather became warmer – more like I had been expecting – and I cycled to Vaison in short sleeves.
A good day inspite of my diversion.
The ascension of the Ventoux is for tomorrow … This is going to be your “Everest” cyclist …! I encourage you very much by the thought, but it will be you who will pedal … It will be magic … !!!
Still looking good Pete keep pressing on! Gill &I really enjoying the pictures, the end must be in sight for you now.