TDF100 - Annency Riding and Paris Transfer

Today's stage of the TDF is yet another brutal day of climbing in the Alpes, with the stage start in beautiful Annency.  We were shuttled to Annency to start what would be a delightfully FLAT ride back down the valley to Albertville.  Let Froome and Quintana battle it out in the hills, they get paid for it!

Here are our gal pals Cathy and Pam getting ready in Annency

The lake was incredible.  We would definitely come back to spend more time chillin in this beautiful area

You see that bike path?  Nice right?  It goes for 40k!!!

Here is the map of the bikeways

Beautiful crossing

Can you see Mont Blanc?

Stopped by a little town along the way

And once in Albertville, we went antiquing!  John found a vintage weather station and a gnarly old corkscrew for Janes collection.

When we got back to the hotel, we enjoyed the view from our room - pretty village and the maelstrom of the guys trying to fit all of our stuff and the bikes into the van

Then we waited in the lobby to go ... This is Lance with Hotel poodle Austin.

Eric, Phil and Rick show off their colorful leg wear 

FINALLY at the Lyon TGV station.  Beautiful architecture

And on our way to PARIS for the last stage if the TDF

Ahhhh Paris.  So happy as we pulled up to the Sofitel.  We shared some good cheer with our new friends before returning to our room for some air conditioned rest.

Here is a sneak preview of the next Blog - the view in the AM from our hotel room window.  There is just nothing like waking up in Paris.

Ai Revoir for now,

JnJ