By 10:30 we were installed in our camping chairs by the roadside at the approach to the commune of Orches. This was Stage 4 of the race - Saumur/ Limoges (237.5 km).
We met up with friends and were soon entertained by the caravane publicitaire. As the name suggests, this is a convoy of amazingly constructed vehicles provided by the various sponsors. Freebies are thrown out to the crowd all along the route.
Then something we hadn't expected....
The occupants were whisked into waiting cars to complete their journey!
We only had a short wait before the riders arrived....
After the first few photos I decided to use video instead, to show the sheer scale of the field and the support vehicles...
We came away armed with our freebies after we'd watched all the helicopters leave.
A thoroughly memorable day!
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