Our first day in Provence was an early start with a drive to part way up Mont Ventoux then a walk up to the top, 1912m. The road is full of motor homes and people who have arrived in previous days, before the road is closed.
The caravan comes through before the cyclists. It consists of the major sponsors in decorated cars, trucks, microphones and music throwing out freebies to the spectators.
Then the cyclists, finally.
We had set ourselves up at about 3km from the finish. Clare took photos of most as they came through, including the 2 leaders before Froome broke away, some of the Orica Edge team, and of course the Schlecks and Cadel.
After the cyclists went through, people who were leaving started heading back down to their cars. We knew it was going to be a slow trip home, but after the hour walk back to the car, the traffic was at a standstill, unfortunately someone further down had had a heart attack, so we waited for a further 2 hours before starting the drive back. Dinner on the way home meant a very long day out, but something we are all glad we experienced.
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