There is truly nothing like it. When a group of riders is motoring along at a fair old clip and there is no sound, other than the silent whoosh of tyre on tarmac, the gentle rattle of chain on cog and the occasional clack of a gear change.
Today was an easy day. A benign stage of only 190 odd clicks. No hills to speak of. After a rest day yesterday this has been a good and enjoyable couple of days. The mood in the group has noticeably lifted. I think people are relieved and happy that they have made it past the first few stages and confidence is growing.
The next 4 stages consist of a time trial and three long but flat stages. No one will win the tour on these stages, but they could well loose it. I guess it is similar for us. Getting into a group and working well together will become increasingly important.
We have managed to get a group that works together, l'Autobus Ecosse, as we have been christened. On these long and flat stages it is important to have people who can share the load as well as being able to enjoy some banter along the way. It certainly helps the dead miles skip by easier.
Everything was going well today, until the last couple of miles when my very expensive wheel seized up and the wheels came off the Autobus. Another trip for the bike to the sick bay.
From St Malo,
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