After our long and arduous ride yesterday a more modest effort was in order. It started with a mission. During our group photo yesterday Eddie needed to borrow our Allen wrench tool to adjust his seat height. I gathered up my tool pack and we went our separate ways. Once we were home I realized the tool was nowhere to be found. One possibility was that Eddie did not hand it back or it was left behind on the ground. We booked our start back to Daglan and possible scene of the crime. Sure enough it was lodged in the crevasse between two stones. Mission accomplished so on with our ride.
Our first destination was Campagnac at the top of a gentle climb we have done many times before.
A quick stop in the village was a good place to ditch some clothes and grab a chunk of bread.
Today we decided to take another way down to the main road. This too was not new to us. Recalling our previous ride we knew there was a short ascent up the 15% grade. Again we chose to walk up this segment to the top. Smart move since our legs would have given out part way up. On the way down we enjoyed the 15% down grade although the gravel and poor pavement meant riding the brakes until it was more moderate.
As we were passing a house near Saint Pompon we decided to take a photo of these sun flowers. Saw them a few days back but passed without stopping. Due to the excessive heat and lack of rain this summer there were none in the fields worthy of a photo. The resident stepped outside for a Bon Jour and conferred with his wife to share the French name (Tournesol).
The remainder of the ride after our coffee stop was routine and our bikes could have found their way home without us. Fortunately our bodies and bikes made it back without incident. A short nap and leisurely afternoon in preparations for drinks at 5. We are so predictable, which at our age is the goal.
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