Pyrenees

Today's the day ....................... to flop

A combination of inclement weather and not feeling all that good myself, combined this afternoon to give me the perfect excuse to flop in front of the television and devote myself to watching the 14th stage of Le Tour de France - as it happened.

Considering the race has now reached the Pyrenees, with all the iconic mountain stages that are on offer in that region, it couldn't have been a better chance to experience the excitement as it unfolded.  The route today included the 19km grind up the Col du Tourmalet, one of the race’s most famed Pyrenean climbs.  The scenery as shown above, is spectacular and is always a happy reminder of time spent on holiday in that part of France.

The fight to the finish was every bit as exciting as you could wish for.  A great a day of cycling from the comfort of your own sofa ....................!