Sat in the sun with a beer in Pontresina near St Moritz having made it to the first rest day! 775 miles on the clock, but thoseiles today were hard won! Started the day at the Youthpalace in Davos with fruhstuck overlooking a vast sunlit alpine panorama. Had a go at sorting the van which looked as though a bomb had hit it! Found a rucksack of Mums that she’d been missing since the start of the trip! Then straight out and in to the Fluelapass which kicked up straight away and provided an unrelenting but breathless climb of just over 8 miles. Memories of Galibier and L’Alpe d’Huez came flooding back, and you remind yourself once more just how incredible the Tour de France riders are. Coffee at the top, during which Tizz announced that it was one of the hardest things she’d ever done, and Patty joined us for the descent. Wow! Exhilarating, scary and spectacular. Downhill for another 8 miles with a new view at every turn! In the van Mum saw none of it as she kept her eyes firmly on the twisting road and up-coming hairpins! It would have been scary in the wet nut the weather is perfect today. Lunch at the bottom and then the 16-mile climb to St Moritz. This turned out to be easy peasy after we spurned the unpredictable cycle tracks and we made majestic progress, even into a stiffening headwind. We’re now in the hostel for two days and have discovered that the price includes free tickets for the cable car too! There’s even a bike shop attached and we’ve had Georges wheel straightened!
Felt strong today but it’s a timely rest day, especially if the weather stays like this. Some nice photos of the day attached. Have a good weekend and thanks again for all the messages of support!