The day of the TdF depart from Bourg toValence. To save our legs this time we rode the scooter in through the back track from Ferme Noemie and parked up then walked in to watch the start. What a fantastic experience this was. Seeing the bikes and riders up close before they set off. The podium where they sign in before the start and the start itself. Fantastic experience, better than I had ever expected and one not to be missed.
The day ended with a crash and a bang and the heavens opening up. Lightning and thunder for the most of the night or so Jo told me as I fell asleep.
