Our timing couldn't have been worse for cycling in the south of France. Record heat, up to 35 C today, I am told. Today was a day off and we went to Carsaconne in the morning by train. By the time we left at noon, we were melting and the crowds were just beginning to arrive. I had a 2 hour nap this afternoon and then a massage by the massage therapist for the Kiwi team that trains here. Monday, we went into the foothills of the Pyrennes. The initial ride into the foothills was still relatively cool. The greenery, the lovely roads, the company all made for a delightful start of the day. Then Ruth, Mary Anne and 2 others headed down along a river while yours truly decided to challenge a 10-11% grade. It
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