Vermont to Quebec City tour

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Thorn,

Small world! Same ride, same tour group! We heard about you guys! Both Mark and Joshua commented that the weather had been polar opposite in June to what we had. They said the heat and head wind we had for a good half the week were very unusual - probably just like the rain was for you in June.

I thought it was a great tour, did you? This was our first fully supported tour so didn't have anything to compare it to. Have you done others with Sojourn?

The Montagne would have been a great spot to watch the race, I saw them climb it several times in the training rides prior to. We ended up watching from a couple of vantage points just to see different aspects of the race. One was near the Frontenac as they were cresting the climb. Did you know 63 riders dropped out before the end? They said later they were surprised how grueling the course was - I can't recall a race where so many dropped out.

Don't know if you read my post on the race, but the night before the race we ran into Thomas Voeckler - one of my favorite racers (ever since his 2004 Tour) and got my picture taken with him. He ended up winning the race in a very exciting finish. Also met and got a pic with Ryder Hesjedal, another great one - and nice guy.

Anyway, I'm glad you commented and gave me the link to your blog. I can't wait to read your posts!

Susan