Stage 19 & 20 - Roanne to Montlucon (102 m), Cerilly to St-Amand Montrond (33 m)
Early start this morning summitting the Category 3 Cole de la Croix du Sud at 2500ft just before 8am, having not quite woken up myself! I’m not at my best this early, pedalling in my sleep.
Descended over the Cat 4 climb down to Cussett and then continued for 70 miles of undulating hills to Montlucon - end of Stage 19.
We then had a one hour drive to the start of the next stage which was the time trial at Cerilly. I completed the 33 mile circuit in just under two hours which I was pleased with considering how I felt.
Set off to Etampe for the beginning of tomorrow’s final stage into Paris. I am so relieved that I have been able to catch up on the missed stage and am now in a great position to cycle into the Champs Elysees.
Roll on tomorrow !