Rare Sighting of Bearded Mountain Yetis

Stage 1 Report from Tour HQ

The Bank Holiday presented a spontaneous opportunity for a fleeting Tour re-supply mission, so I headed out to Chamonix at the weekend in search of the bearded wanderers.

I'm delighted to confirm both Charlie and Cheeks are well, sunkissed and hairy, full of the joys of life on 2 wheels and verging on laissez-faire about the incredible feat of 1500kms behind them.

The adventure so far appears to have delivered fabulous scenery, scorching summer temperatures, mixed gradients (ie horrific to the mere mortal) along with excellent cuisine for the budget traveller, friendly faces and warm welcomes, along with plenty of opportunities for misadventure, endless boys banter and a plethora of excuses to ridicule anyone and everything enroute.

I think its fair to say they are absolutely loving it and its proving a very fitting homage to our father, who would be unbelievably proud.

Re-supplies delivered and satisfied with current health and hygiene (best not to ask) I left Charlie and Cheeks to crack on with their adventure. I returned to London full of awe and admiration, inspired by their unquestioning commitment to the journey ahead.. and I was, (perhaps) just a little bit envious, safe in the knowledge that even if I dared attempt to join them I would last about 5 minutes before whining 'are we there yet..'

Bon chance 'til Tarifa xx