Following summary by Marian Williams:
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We made it from Ile
de Re to Villebrumier. 500 gruelling kilometers. Minimum temperature 90 - maximum temperature 105. Upon arrival we learned that some Tour de France riders pulled out of the tour because of the intense heat. Pah! We started as 10 cycling ladies and finished as 10 cycling ladies #justsaying. Thanks must go to Judith and Helen for plotting the route and booking all the superb accommodation. Our trip turned out to be a festival of gastronomy and sumptuous settings. Thanks in addition to Helen, Ali and Glen who provided an oasis in the desert for our final stay. Thanks to Kate for ensuring our start from the Ile de Re went without a hitch. Thanks to Fran who led the way up the climbs motivating us to follow her lead. Thanks to Sal whose words of encouragement rang in our ears as she sped up the climbs on her white tank which weighs more than she does!! Thanks to Katie for her support in the intense heat, offers of tums and suitable attire for the heat wave. Thanks to Gill for risking a dunking in the canal ensuring that the over heating ladies were kept cool with wet head muslins. Thanks to Anne whose optimism always inspires and also for not checking out the taxis from Agen! Thank you to Jules for your gentle support and never ending bag of almonds!! Garmins and girls - bring on 2016
Marion your words bring tears to my eyes. What a fantastic achievement 500K in those temperatures, you are courageous, determined ladies. sounds like a perfect team. Loved reading all the drama, the food looked amazing apart from the grotty tissue waiter? The wet muslins and crashed out pics showed just what you have gone through. Feel proud girls. I think you all did brilliantly .
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