Today, we transfer from Niemes to Paris by way of the TGV high speed train. This a a really comfy way to travel. Reasonably fast, clean, comfy seat, roomy, a table and power to keep the lap top powered. Only think missing is a broadband connection. We'll take the bags to the hotel, then wander to the Champs Elysses to watch the finish of the race and a bit of shopping in Paris.
Last night, we had a closing dinner with the tour company and our travel mates. At the dinner, the tour guides announced several awards to various folks (some cycling related, some not): best climber, best on the descents, most committed to closing the bar each night, etc. Some awards were jokes, some were a bit more sincere. I received the most combative rider award. To hear it described, it was for the rider who was most consistently up for driving the tempo, aggressive on the climbs/descents and up for the town sign sprints. The award was a bottle of Cote du Ventoux. I was flattered and graciously accepted the award and wine.
Fun to be away, but can't wait to be home.
A not so frequently updated journal of people, events and experience encountered while riding my bike(s).
Welcome,
In the summer of 2008, I started my blogging experience. I wrote about the Epic Summer, my trip to the Tour de France. It was, for sure, a bucket list item for me. I liked blogging well enough that I thought I'd continue to blog about my cycling experiences. It will be an infrequently updated blog, but I hope the updates will be interesting. If nothing else, the exercise should prove useful to improving my rather weak writing and communication skills. Thanks for checking in and I hope you enjoy.
Take care,
Jim Dennedy
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