Day 1

Full of excitement and hills. Six of us got too carried away in the second session and were ripping the road up - about 22 mph - when a 'fan' waved at us from across the road. A moment of inattention and three of us were sliding down the road. One guy wrecked his bike. Fortunately mine is ok and I have a couple of superficial grazes to show for it. There are some seriously steep hills so far that have reduced many to walking. I've managed to ride them all but have been glad of the modifications.
Currently sat in a pub waiting for the evening meal and then ferry to caen.