Le vent en France

Spent most of the past week or so down at the house in Mirepoix, with the weather being indifferent for most of the time and only hotting up on Thursday and Friday. We had endured the long haul (675 miles) down from Calais in a van loaded with more furniture for the house (and bikes!) and so I was well and truly ready for a few lovely circuits round the back roads.

These were somewhat shorter than I would have liked as there were some improvements needed to help finish of the back garden. Also my fossils had joined us for the week and needed some loving attention and devotion from their only son! I did however discover a couple of beautiful new routes. However, the wind was ever present and quite strong at times, providing a challengoing mix of headwinds and crosswinds as the wind seems to change direction every half an hour or so.

On my final trip out on Thursday I was climbing a smallish mountain near Chalabre only to hear the ping of a rear spoke snapping. Luckily it did not cause to much of a wobble on the way home despite a slight rubbing of the brakes. Have brought the wheel back to the UK for repair so all will be good for my next visit.

I can also report that SWMBO's delicious scones certainly do fortify you well for a fast ride out!