I can't say I have ever heard the sound of wolves howling when I have been out riding however that is exactly what happened as I approached the summit of the Col de Peyresourde this morning. It was also the first time I have started a ride below the clouds then rode through them to clear skies above. Both were very cool experiences, and while I thought the clouds would spoil the views they instead made for some stunning views (and some nice photographs which unfortunately the blog may again not allow me to share).
I rode the Col de Peyresourde in the same direction the Tour went over a couple of weeks ago then, because this col is a category one, there was enough energy in the legs to make a spontaneous decision on the way down to take a left turn and do the 4km climb back through the clouds up to the ski station of Peyregude (a stage finish this year where Valverde won much to the chagrin of the peloton as he has been unapologetic since returning to competition after being caught doping). Another great ride in the mountains with special memories to savour, in fact it is fair to say that I had a 'howl' of a time!
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