What's your favorite type of cheese? Or, if you don't like cheese, why not?
Submitted by Draegon Scribe.
My favorite cheese is picodon from Vernoux. a goat milk cheese from a little village in the Ardeche region. I first and last ate picodon in Vernoux passing the village on the Ardechoise Gorge-Ardeche bike ride in 2007. It was wonderful. Goes very well with some Ardeche saucisson.
Started at about 7:30 with Graham and Chris. It was a hard ride on a hot hot day. I can't say I have enjoyed riding up Winlatter onwards as cramps, the heat and general fatigue were taking their toll.
I experienced the most welcome spot of rain, a big storm in fact, on Wrynose. Descending Wrynose on that much flowing water was not as bad as I imagined except perhaps hitting a hidden pothole.
About 33' 41' better than last year. My plan of riding slower on the first stretch and struggle less afterwards was utopian. My better time is entirely due to a faster fist section between Coniston and Buttermere.
Highlights of the day:
- Hawkshead and Kirkstone
- Finishing the ride
- The iPamper massage
Will I do it next year? Mmm... I might consider thinking about it when my right knee stops complaining.
Edit:
2007: 10h08
2008: 9h27
