I was a bit worried about today as it looked like another long, hilly pedal in a furnace. An earlier brekkie with eggs started the day well, but frustrating faffing meant that we still didn't leave until well after 9.
The ride to coffee was lovely and I was a happy bunny, but anticipating problems later.
The tree trunks happily pottered up the 1st big climb, but Chrissie the guide asked me to 'regroup' at the top as one of the group had got lost and the support van had to turn back. I decided I would carry on (I'm so bad at being told what to do!) so politely declined and found my own water and lunch...
My garmin behaved itself beautifully and I found my way through a big town where lunch was supposed to be. I wasn't looking forward to the promised big climb after lunch, but my alternative cornetto lunch seemed to be effective and the views were fabulous.
The last part of the ride was spectacular but the descent was one of those hanging on for dear life rides.
For once I arrived before Rusty as he and Evan were doing a tourist drive to see the amazing rock formations (we are in a huge rock climbing area). Poor Evan had heatstroke yesterday so he was Rusty's official navigator for the day.
The hotel is perched on the side of a cliff and I very happily replaced lots of calories in the terrace restaurant.
After 73 miles and 1562m of climbing, I am now writing this reclined on a sun lounger... Zzzzz
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