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