Day 4

Day 4: Belvès to Cajarc

130 km

Average speed: 25.4 km/hr

Very hard morning, panniers seemed to be getting ever heavier and legs increasingly stiff. Route was less hilly than expected as we stayed on main roads, but a tough slog nonetheless. We met Nick's mum and grandfather for a coffee stop, at which they also took our panniers off us for the rest of the day... BLISS!Matt looking thrilled at the prospect of another full day's cycling... Hair slicked back ready for a photo pose

What a surprise! Stop for a coffee break and the manager of the café was wearing a Union Jack, we couldn't have been happier, and then we also got to ride without panniers!

Riding into Cahors, no panniers (for the first, only and last time!), therefore speeding along (safely, as ever)

As soon as we stopped, Will got down to his eyelid inspections, no time for slackers!

During the lunch break, we went for a swim in the hotel pool, where our 'manager' (Maël) gets thrown into the air

Matt's bike gets inspected, disassembled, and rebuilt, with a new chain set... "It's well smooth now", he says

Our carriage of preference for our stay in Cajarc, a Merrari... A gorgeous, (un)reliable Citroën of which we are fierce supporters

The Mayor interviews us during the drinks reception for tourists in Cajarc, very welcoming and generous, both in words and in donations

A pose for the paparazzi!

Chilling in my Grandfather's pool, watching the sunset, before going in for dinner. Should be 2 rather relaxing days!

Matt and Will enjoy the delights of continental alcohol by the pool!