Stage 8 is done. 110 miles for today, about 6:15 hrs of riding. I finish this week with 640 miles. Almost double the highest weekly mileage I have ever done in my life!

The ride went well, the second skin reapplied made a world of difference. It is amazing what a 1 mm thick tape will do to improve the situation.

The stage started with a drizzle and stayed overcast for the initial part of the ride. As we got closer to the coast, the sun came out and it felt really nice. The wind however, was still with us and as we got close to the coast it picked up even more. But by now, we are all used to it, we just tuck behind the guy in front as best we can.







As we traverse the route we passed some beautiful places. Too bad we do not stop by. We just cruise right past them. At least our lunch stop was an opportunity to admire a monastery. Since we were making good time we stayed there a full 20 minutes.





After lunch, we were done with almost two thirds of the ride, and the last third of the ride after lunch went fast since we picked up the pace a bit. I like how the team works well together; we can move at a constant clip with everyone sharing the work.



Tomorrow is a rest day and a travel day for us. We will go south to Bourdeaux. A 6 hr car ride. The next stage will be another shorter stage (90 miles or so) flat. The stage after that is in the Pyrenees. The mountains are coming...