Promenade à vélo après

Rule# 43 - Don't be a Jackass

But if you absolutely must be a jackass, be a funny jackass. Always remember, we’re all brothers and sisters on the road.

One crucial part of the 5 days was the evenings spent talking about the days we'd had over a few beers. Only a few beers as hangovers and cycling don't go well together. Except of course the last night where a few more beers were had, well it would be rude not to!

We talked about Gareth's shiny shoes that very nearly didn't see the light of day (they only came out on the last day after he was shamed into using them).

Gareth's new shoes

Mr Serious....not

 We talked about the sheep that could sleep anywhere, even while standing up!

Dead sheep standing.

Procy's Assos pose

 But most of all we talked about how good the riding was

That was awesome!

What?...................Where?.........Which way?

So what was the best?......... In my opinion:
Best climb......Luz Ardiden. Just for the aesthetics
Best descent....... has to be Col du Tentes, its high, no traffic, great tarmac and you can see whats coming for miles.
Hardest climb........Col du Tourmalet, from the East.
Most awesome ride........Col du Soulor to Col d'Aubiqsue.

5 days - 250 miles - 44000ft

Go there, you won't regret a single minute.