38 miles, ascent 1964 metres, average speed 8.3 mph, elapsed time 4 hrs 35 mins.
Left the hotel for an 8 mile ride to Malaucene for the start of the climb. Stocked up with food and left at 09:50. Engaged lowest gear and got my head down until Isabel’s goodie van after about 4 miles. A quick coffee and a banana and it was off again with the gradient varying from doable to just about doable. As we reached the summit the wind was very strong and very cold with ice falling from the overhead cables. Just time for a couple of photos before putting on all my available warm clothing and heading down. 
The first part of the descent was very uncomfortable due the very strong crosswind trying to push us over the edge! I stopped at the Tommy Simpson memorial but my hands were so cold I couldn’t take a photo. Stopped at Chalet Reynard for a very welcome hot chocolate before a nice long sheltered descent into Sault. I treated myself to a relaxing massage. Group celebratory meal this evening .
Fantastic…!!! At home we say that “impossible is not French”, but I see that it can also apply to the English..You celebrate this so tonight … That good wine flows … !!! and to the devil the Brexit … !!!
What an achievement, well done, hope the celebrations are going well and that when you wake up tomorrow it will have sunk in just how good it feels. (Hope your cold is better). Love Barry and Jean
So exciting to read about your adventures each night. What a wonderful experience. Good luck for next stage. Pleased to hear you are having a well deserved celebration tonight. Keep the pedals turning. Love Sue.
Absolutely “FANTASTIC” achievement, have just had a call from Chris Froome to check if you are available for next years Tour de France, enjoy the next days as they will be much easier.
Love and Hugs
Catherine and Mike
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Congratulations on conquering Mont Ventoux.
It will make my efforts on the Lands End sportive in a couple of weeks look puny!
Best regards
Martin