Our HOTT Crew has plunged into our @DuVine adventure in Provence, but not before having a chance to cast long slow gazes at handsome gentlemen in our TGV train as we hurtled at amazing speeds from Paris to Avignon! We could have watched him for hours. OK, we did watch him for hours!
Our HOTT Crew is serious about cycling, and we were thrilled at the wonderful bikes that awaited us at hour fabulous chateau in Mazan, Provence. Above is GB's bike. Bikes vary by destination and individual preference. Before heading off on our bikes to Bedouin to conquer the world famous Mt. Ventoux we had a delicious lunch on the terrace of our chateau.
The lamb stew and fresh organic greens was the perfect fuel we need for our 5,100' ascent up Mt. Ventoux.
We made it to the top! 21.5 kilometers of 10%-12% grades, with no level spot on the course. Just straight up! Nippy made it to the top first, followed closely by FTH and GB. FT and Undercover RM made it to the top just a bit afterwards. Our Duvine guide graciously drove to the top of Mt. Ventoux to await our arrival and provide us with much deserved French beer!
As Kings of the Mountain, if just for a day, we were rewarded with this spectacular dinner hosted just for us at our chateau!
This poster above gives a good idea of the magnificence and extreme steepness of Mt. Ventoux. Good heavens we rode our bikes
ALL the way up to the top!!!!
We'll have more trip reports later, and more hotties on French métros and trains.
Loving the photos from France. Looks like a fantastic vacation.
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