Hi Today was easier than yesterday although we still managed a couple of ascents greater than 450 metres.  Weather has been fine but cold and riding with all gear but the wet weather gear.  

We started out at 9 and were quickly into the countryside (the whole route has been designed to keep us of the main roads), riding through rolling hills and coming across a village every 6-7 kms, towns every 15 k’s or so.

Stop at 10 on the side of the road for comfort (and photgraphic purposes of the comfort stop for some) , then until 11 for coffee stop in a village at the local tabac, then riding until lunch at 12:30 or so (baguettes, cheese and cold meats).

We got to Chateau du Loir about 3pm, ah a hot bath and a coffee to ease the muscles (and especially the butt!!)