Today was a much better day than yesterday. I still had the headwind, all the way, but riding in dry conditions is so much better than in constant rain. Having said that, there were a few showers but within a short while, you were dry again.
These were turning fast
Talking of headwinds, these things were facing the same direction that I was travelling in and they were turning fast.
Today, I let the Garmin 800 dictate the route. I put in the address of the hotel in Challans and it took me there brilliantly; even crossing Nantes was a doddle. I take back what I said yesterday about taking me down obscure routes.
The other difference between today and yesterday was that today, I made sure that I stayed within Level 2 (HR) as opposed to yesterday’s Level 3/4. Coupled with yesterday’s pasta meal, I had plenty of energy. I’ve just come back from a walk into Challans looking for a suitable restaurant but couldn’t find one. The chef at the hotel restaurant has very kindly offered to cook me a pasta meal, even though it’s not on the menu. Full marks for the Marmotte Hotel, Challans.
So, today’s ride was 131kms from Chateaubriant to Challans (Garmin – Strava)
Tour de France or bust 
Glad to hear that things are going better today.
Much better today thanks. Weather’s even better for tomorrow. At least I’ll be going with the wind for most of the way.