{"id":316,"date":"2017-09-22T16:57:06","date_gmt":"2017-09-22T15:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fordingbridgeweather.co.uk\/blog\/?p=316"},"modified":"2025-12-22T14:29:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T14:29:59","slug":"day-14-castellane-to-nice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fordingbridgeweather.co.uk\/blog\/day-14-castellane-to-nice\/","title":{"rendered":"Day 14. Castellane to Nice"},"content":{"rendered":"

54.44 miles, ascent 846 metres, average speed 13.5mph, elapsed time 3 hrs 44 mins<\/p>\n

The last day and our last morning briefing by Rob.<\/p>\n

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Rob’s last briefing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We left Castellane in cool, bright sunshine and climbed steadily, with an occasional descent until about 12 miles when we met Isabel for our last brew stop – as this was a short day there was to be no afternoon stop.<\/p>\n

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The last brew stop.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The route to lunch was mainly gently undulating with pastureland on either side. Quite a few cattle and I saw a single bison. \"\"<\/p>\n

As we approached lunch at 30 miles the scenery became more dramatic as we came into Les Clues de Greolieres.\"\"<\/p>\n

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We waited in warm sunshine in the picturesque village of Greolieres for the whole group to assemble before enjoying a very good pasta salad lunch in Le Relais.<\/p>\n

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Greolieres (but not Le Relais)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Les Dames waiting for lunch. Jacqueline, Virginia, Pauline, Pauline, Bernice and Sandra.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A great place to fill water bottles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With the whole group together we began the 14 mile, 850 metre descent into Cagnes sur Mer where we regrouped on the promenade for celebratory beers, handshakes and hugs.<\/p>\n

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Lovely cycling companions. Peter, Pauline, Pauline, Sandra and Mick<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Room mates, Eric, Peter and Edward.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We then cycled along the prom to our beach-side hotel for a glass of bubbly, group photos and a dip in the Med.<\/p>\n

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My Strava moment – first in the Med!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Standing l-r Robert, Kate, Mike, Eric, Gary, Janet, Edward, Virginia, Bernice, Pauline, Wayne, Paul, Jack, Linda, Bob, John, Simon, Liz, Pauline Kneeling, James, Janet, Jacqueline, Mick, Peter, Dave, Sandra.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A memorable tour in every way. Challenging cycling, a wonderful route, mixed weather (which came good in the end), excellent organisation both on the tour and from head office, and a fantastic group of riding companions.<\/p>\n

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Great Support Team – Isabel, Chris and leader Rob.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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