What a fantastic race yesterday on Alpe d’Huez in the Tour de France. We found the afternoon absolutely gripping as the action ebbed and flowed with different riders looking like they would take the stage win. I think it was one of the best day’s racing ever. I am always in awe as they race for miles up and down these great mountains. Yesterday took me back four years when three of us cycled in the Alps going up Alpe d’Huez three times-don’t ask me why? However, it is great to watch a sporting event like this and have a go at it yourself albeit without the crowds and not racing or the three weeks continuous cycling!

Yesterday I remembered the fear that coursed through my veins as we first approached those imposing snow capped peaks and I questioned my sanity. Why I am I going to cycle up there? Those of you who have read my blog for a while will know I do frequently embark on some interesting challenges on my bike! I’ve put a picture from 2014 of my David, friend George and yours truly on top of Alpe d’Huez above the Tour finish at the snowline and one looking down at the bends of the Alpe, this is only a section but you get some idea of what faces the riders.

Had a lovely morning working at Hygrove House this morning with one of my Story Telling workshops.