Well we thought a bike race would be taken seriously in the nation of the ‘tour de France’, but this was a fun treasure-hunt style event. Definitely a family affair, as you can see. Still, it was 20km and there was a winning team. And everyone of age got their aperitif at the end.

Of course some sat out. And others had to register and organise the event.

The weather was good, not too hot and it didn’t rain! And as far as we know they didn’t lose anybody.

               Last minute repairs.                            The winners announced.

Afterwards was the barbecue. Spicy pork sausage, other sausage, and pork slices. All with lashings of mustard, ketchup and, of course, French bread. Then there was the white wine with liquor (for colour?) and afterwards the dancing to old English hits. Terry & June bailed out at this point, mainly because it was very late.

               Barbecue en mass.                                    The wine is ready.                            Happy (indoor) barbecuers.

     Families together (many English).                           Dance time.    

The great thing about these events is that the whole family turns up and we really do enjoy ourselves. It is very like ‘Alo Alo’ and June and I have a good laugh to ourselves at the good-natured, schoolboy-like fun of it all. I suppose it is a little like being part of a very large, village-sized, family occasion. And who could object to that?