Day 9 Bordeaux -
We got a slighter later start to the ride today and left the Hotel at 945 am for the bike ride to Margaux for lunch at a restaurant situated adjacent to the tour de france time trial course.
We ended up doing 102 km along some beautiful back country roads circumventing Bordeaux. We got to Margaux at 1:30 and the TT was already underway with riders going by our street side table every two minutes.
It was a gorgeous sunny and warm day - after a cold beer upon arrival it was time to sit and enjoy the afternoon ringside to all the racing.
Our table was literally three feet from the street where the TT action was unfolding. We ordered a nice still rose bordeaux and settled in for lunch service which featured a three course meal including a full rack of lamb entree!!
The TT action was awesome watching the guys fly by at 45-50km
We all got up and waived Canadian flags when Lance went by as well when Garmin’s Ryder Hesjedal went by.
The last five riders all had low level flying helicopters following them along with cars and motorcycles. The loudest cheer along our area was for Andy Schlek.
Once the TT ended we headed back to Bordeaux by van and got back to
the Hotel at 530pm in time for some pool time before dinner at 8.
Our last dinner together with the group was casual relaxed and some fun toasts.
Off to bed early before an early train the next morning for Paris and the Tour de France finish line.
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