| Date | Kms | Time | Type | Avg Speed (KPH) | Links |
| Tue, 2nd Aug 2011 | 78 | 2:45:11 | Road | 28.5 | Strava – Garmin |
| Sat, 6th Aug 2011 | 84 | 2:59:40 | Road | 28.0 | Strava – Garmin |
| Sun, 7th Aug 2011 | 84 | 3:03:14 | Road | 27.5 | Strava – Garmin |
Tuesday was another still, hot day in the Massif Central. I had previously mapped out a ride taking me part way along Stage 9 of this years Tour route (Issoire to St Flour). This section runs from Lempdes to Massiac, along the Allagnon River with a very slight uphill gradient but the roads are fantastic. Most of it had obviously been resurfaced for the Tour with such smooth Tarmac, the reduction in rolling resistance was really noticeable. Continue reading
Tour de France or bust 