Early morning mist on the first climb of the day

A typical French village

 Pictured at lunch stop with Jean, a friendly hotelier.

One of the many climbs of the day.

Noel and Stephen still seeing the funny side despite the hard slog.

Peader toiling up a steep section.

Peader wastes no time on the descent.

Peader and Stephen having a rest.

After 105 miles Stephen is still looking good on the final climb of the day.

What goes up, must come down!