Logan and I got up early today to go see the tour stage 6 (Motangris to Gueugnon). We went to the feeding station between the start and the finish (Brinon-sur-Beuvron). We drove through the French country side passing through small towns and villages. There was no traffic on these windy roads and would be wonderful to cycle on. We arrived at the feed station just before the cyclists arrived. We waited for about 2 hours for 30 seconds of cycling action. After they went by, we headed back to the Chateau, where Taryn and Mae had a relaxing day. I think I got a better perspective as to how fast these cyclists are moving in a group (peloton). I can now check off “Seeing Lance Armstrong at the Tour de France” from my bucket list. Overall, it was a great day for 30 seconds of excitement.
On the way home, from the highway to the Chateau, there is a stretch of road with no traffic. Ever since we got the rental car with a standard transmission, he has been intrigued. You should have seen his eyes when I pulled over and told him to try it. One of the reasons I wanted to let him try was that he thought it was so easy to drive a standard. Just release the clutch and push the gas. Well, I have to tell you after a few tries and stalling the car each time, he could not figure out what he was doing wrong. After several attempts he did get the car moving in first gear and shifted nicely into second. We continued practicing all the way to the Chateau. I have to give him credit, he did learn a lot quicker than I did. I still remember my bride having the patience to teach me how to drive a standard transmission.
On the way home, from the highway to the Chateau, there is a stretch of road with no traffic. Ever since we got the rental car with a standard transmission, he has been intrigued. You should have seen his eyes when I pulled over and told him to try it. One of the reasons I wanted to let him try was that he thought it was so easy to drive a standard. Just release the clutch and push the gas. Well, I have to tell you after a few tries and stalling the car each time, he could not figure out what he was doing wrong. After several attempts he did get the car moving in first gear and shifted nicely into second. We continued practicing all the way to the Chateau. I have to give him credit, he did learn a lot quicker than I did. I still remember my bride having the patience to teach me how to drive a standard transmission.
Probably the best 30 seconds of your life.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely. It was great to see him in his last tour.
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