For Stage 2, we decided that we wanted to ride a bit of the course – so Sperry found us a sweet little spot on the race course about 10k out of Brignoles (in the shade, thank you!) and we parked the car – changed – and headed out.
We backtracked about 25k along the course – around the lake – and through a few of the small towns. At this point, we were five hours ahead of even the caravan passing through – we thought we were early – were we wrong! The sides of the road were filled with people pulled over and tailgating!! It was better than any college football weekend. It is a total party atmosphere. Most people have flags and signs – and they cheer for anyone riding by on a bike! We had a great ride – then went back to the car and hung out and waited for the riders (who pass by in the blink of an eye when you are on flat ground!).
Brignoles welcomes the Tour
why won't this guy stop following us?
All aboard...the Cavendish express is leaving the station
We overnighted in Marseille – then headed to La Grande-Motte for the finish of Stage 3 today (Sperry predicted a second Cavendish win – but did not see the field split in his crystal ball). We found a spot with 120 meters to go – and watched the action on the big screen for a bit. When the riders turned the last corner and came by us – the sprint was on our side of the road – and Sperry missed getting a picture. They were moving so quickly – I am not sure he could have gotten one anyways! A hot day – but a good result.
We are in Montpellier for the team time trial and will do some more riding tomorrow before the action starts. Should be a good day! Au revoir for now!
