OK folks, just a quick update, cos I’ve got a busy day on my hands and I’m almost shaking with excitement and general happiness!!!! Twee eh!

Got out of hotel early and stuck in an extra pass for fun, Col de Larche, which has the Italian boarder running right through it. Very nice.

Then off to Col de Vars, oh boy, getting better…lovely, lovely road and great views.

Next Col D’Izoard, bloody hell…..! It’s FANTASTIC! I’m gonna bore a lot of people for a long time with this one.

Just stopped for gas and lunch in Briancon.

Maintenant, Le Galibier is calling.

Full report later.

Dookes