Just thought i should mention what an excellent week i have just had at Jeff Bruces place in france (vendee).
Myself, jeff, meurig (merthyr cc), Ian lewis, ed and liam demery, and the ledgend that is Dai Sanky ( all bush healthcare), had a fantastic 9 days in 16-20 degree sunshine!
We covered 420 miles on the smoothest, quietest roads i have ever cycled on.

Jeff knew some top routes and we were really spoilt for choice each day.

On the social side of things i can report that Brucey is also a damn fine chef believe it or not, and cooked us HUGE amounts of food on the days we ate in.
There are also some excellent restaurants and caffs locally.

Jeffs house is also equally impressive and had plenty of room and comfort for us all.

I really cannot recommend it enough and am amazed more of you have not yet been.
If 7 or 8 people got together you could have a very cheap holiday.
I will definately be going again, it certainly beats the A48 to Ewenny!!!
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Carpe Diem.