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The townspeople of Les Herbiers at the opening race presentation
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At home away from home by the fire
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Practicing the TT through the farmland of the Vendee
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Practicing the TT through the farmland of the Vendee
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Practicing the TT through the farmland of the Vendee
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Practicing the TT through the farmland of the Vendee
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Practicing the TT through the farmland of the Vendee
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Practicing the TT through the farmland of the Vendee
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Practicing the TT through the farmland of the Vendee
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We found the local Super Target equivalent
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The Chinon on the right was a favorite
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The race starts and finishes at the Les Herbiers train station
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Race HQ
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Picnic at the cemetary gate in Les Herbiers
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Striking school of music in Les Herbiers
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Grounds and guard dog Stan at Gites Les Chaffauds
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Our home away from home, La Petite Ammonite at Gites Les Chaffauds
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So many carbo-loading options, so little time.
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Our host Paul's garage has become Rob's bike workshop
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Our host Paul's garage has become Rob's bike workshop
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Our host Paul's garage has become Rob's bike workshop
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Checking out a local bike shop
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We think these are French cronut holes
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Sunset stadium seating
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The Chinon on the left was our pick of these two
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The pros are arriving
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Mid-ride adjustments
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Curious locals
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Vendee farm fields along the course
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Taking a break from course recon