Blog - Euro Day 7 (Wed 27 July)
Selles-Sur Cher - Montmorillan(
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Sunflower Day
Early shout this morning. Did our packing and cycled 200 yards on a freezing morning to the boulangerie for quess what ? More bagettes then to the bar for a coffee.
Headed off and the temperature dropped like a stone arm warmers and gilets were hastily thrown on.
Cycled past acres of shivering sunflowers , poor things must have been feeling the cold too but hint of sunshine pepped us up for our photo call.
Jim Rs route took us off road through more beautiful fields but the approaching forest track was not to everyones liking. A few falls and some grumbles were quelled by more coffee stops and a cake.
Great scenery, rolling roads and quiet small country lanes , saw more wildlife than people, sunny and warm.
Stopped for a 3 courser in Le Blanc(no wine).
Jims Rs adventure took us off-road again much to the delight of Gordon, fortunately there was no “teddy bears”picnic into the wood this time.
Arrived in Montmorillon and managed to catch a swim and do some sunbathing by the pool. Chic hotel and the owner did our washing and hung it on the line.
Big G starvation continues as Eric ate his pudding tonight. He's wasting away !!
The promise of a lie in tomorrow means a later night for Big G , he will stay up until 8:30pm , the others will be out partying till the early hours or 930 pm
report by Eric McIntosh and helpers
ACTUAL STATS FOR THE DAY
Distance = 78.14 miles
Height Gain = 2,791 ft
Average Moving Speed = 15.4mph
Ride Time = 5hrs 05min
Pedal Revolutions = 18,809
PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
USER COMMENTS
Jim R , stop starving the big man, need tae keep him in a size 6 so that I can get his cast offs.
Heid (posted 2022-07-27 20:53:33)
Any underwater swimming competitions?
Heid (posted 2022-07-27 20:59:27)
Looks like you’re having fun. Meanwhile back at the ranch JimS no 1 son and better half have successfully fitted new ceiling light (yes we turned the power off first)
Susan S (posted 2022-07-27 21:52:45)
Ah Heid the famous underwater swimming competition..I think you must still be the champion off that lol ...apart from the off road today your cycle looked as if it was enjoyable and pleasant on the eye more that I can say about you 4 auld codgers ..keep the spirits up and looking forward to the next report
Shug (posted 2022-07-28 04:19:44)
Bill & Ben popped into my head. No idea why…
Rob Smith (posted 2022-07-28 08:09:10)
the weather looks great, as does the scenery. great photos from you all. and do i see a church steeple in the background of a few photos.liking the reports and keeping an eye on the live tracker when i can. kind regards.
neil colquhoun (posted 2022-07-29 08:54:58)