Relaxing in a cafe watching Dan Martin in a breakaway on stage from Act I. They are down Col de la Madeleine and about to commence the Col de la Croix de Fer. I went up Luz Ardiden this morning and came straight home. I started the climb in warmth and then entered the clouds it was cold and damp. In the last 4km I emerged into the bright warm sunshine with beautiful views. One of the best climbs ever! Sad to be going home soon.

Dan Martin just cycled by the place I
bgan to cry on the Glandon! I wonder if three blood I sweated is still on three road? Pumped!