So, the 7 non-Ventoux riders headed out today, to a cafe, about 12 miles away. Other than the GPS file from Trek pointing us up a dirt/scarred pavement road with a 10% grade, it was non-eventful. Then, DH and I were the only ones who went with the leader, to do an optional out and back 6K climb/6K descent to a cherry orchard. It was awesome. Then we all rode to Bedoin, to the base of Ventoux, for lunch. There was an 8 mile false flat, with a headwind that almost killed me, but we were the first ones in. Some of the Ventoux people were back. They all did it... Had a great lunch and then decided to ride the 13K back to the hotel, instead of another 34K. I think everyone did, and 3 women who did Ventoux took the van back. We sat by the pool for a bit. Tonight, dinner is on our own in town. We are going with the single guy. It was really a great day, rode about 36 miles.