The last morning had arrived and a small group including Max who had a lunchtime flight, left early (after great croissants) to get back to Nice.
Rae and I departed after the last bags were packed into the truck, and drove straight to the airport. The final leg of our journey was a bit glum - industrial Nice is not the prettiest of places and the road was long and busy.
More logistics to deal with - the first cycle group arrived shortly after us as we cleared the bags out of the van and onto the same piece of grass at the airport where the journey began. Bob joined Rae and I in the now empty van to take the journey back to Michelle's house where the bike boxes were stored.
Why husbands feel the need to make negative comments about their loved ones driving, I'll never understand, but Bob only did it once that day.....
Back to the airport as the others slowly gathered. Some had taken a more mountainous route and were rewarded with a more scenic journey. Martin and Geoff made a detour to Michelle's house, where they were leaving their bikes (they are returning to do L'etape du Tour in a few weeks) and had a well deserved swim in her pool.
Finally regrouped with trusted bikes safely packed away, we said our goodbyes and checked in - the adventure over for another year.
Great fun, great memories and everyone delighted that we have been able to raise a substantial sum for our two charities. Over £4,000 at the last count with more coming in.
Thank you all for your generous donations - hope you enjoyed the blog.
Mrs B
Rae and I departed after the last bags were packed into the truck, and drove straight to the airport. The final leg of our journey was a bit glum - industrial Nice is not the prettiest of places and the road was long and busy.
More logistics to deal with - the first cycle group arrived shortly after us as we cleared the bags out of the van and onto the same piece of grass at the airport where the journey began. Bob joined Rae and I in the now empty van to take the journey back to Michelle's house where the bike boxes were stored.
Why husbands feel the need to make negative comments about their loved ones driving, I'll never understand, but Bob only did it once that day.....
Back to the airport as the others slowly gathered. Some had taken a more mountainous route and were rewarded with a more scenic journey. Martin and Geoff made a detour to Michelle's house, where they were leaving their bikes (they are returning to do L'etape du Tour in a few weeks) and had a well deserved swim in her pool.
Finally regrouped with trusted bikes safely packed away, we said our goodbyes and checked in - the adventure over for another year.
Great fun, great memories and everyone delighted that we have been able to raise a substantial sum for our two charities. Over £4,000 at the last count with more coming in.
Thank you all for your generous donations - hope you enjoyed the blog.
Mrs B
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