Ready to ride. Bikes are fully assembled and appear to be in working order.
Turn on the computer and select today's route.
Starting out along the canal path.
Flat and friendly.
These signs direct you to the bike route along the canal and through the valley.
Cumieres first vintage.
The local brew.
Wine related sculptures line the path.
Paved, Peaceful, and Pretty
Vineyards of the Champagne region.
"We Are Here"
Coffee break time without the coffee.
This area is so rural that most towns have no commercial businesses, especially a "cafe".
Good thing we bought a chocolate croissant before leaving Dizy.
My half was better than her's.
Some wineries are small family affairs, but this one was huge.
Hope bigness does not compromise quality.
An unknown sculpture of an unknown thing.
This ride had plenty of ups followed by plenty of downs.
Did not notice a sign on the "up" side of the hill; they don't put grade signs on up hills.
Fortunately we were heading down from here.
I love down hills.
But first a photo from the scenic overview.
The town of Hautvillers below
Kim loves this town, the place where Dom Perignon created
his bubbly beverage.
Cruising back into town after a glorious ride on a picture perfect day. Great way to start our riding adventure.
One of the "gazillion" Champagne houses.
This one was recommended by a friend who gave it rave reviews. Just a few steps from our house so will have to give it a try.
Home again, Home again,
Jiggity, Jig.
An appropriate end to an excellent first day.
Tomorrow will be even better.
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