Fin

Today was the last day, back round Lake Geneva to Geneva. 

First up was Château Chillon. As it was early, there was just me and a bunch of Japanese tourists to enjoy the fantastic setting. 

I then took a wrong turn and ended up doing a bit of a detour, luckily the way back was along the bank of the Rhone which made it a rather picturesque section. 

After I got back on the proper route, I faced a block headwind for c80km and with 500km already in my legs, it certainly wasn't what I needed.

It was another hot day and my bidons were empty - but luckily the next town was Evian de Bains the home of the mineral water and it was free on tap from the source. 

After another 20k or so I was really feeling it but an expresso lakeside at the medieval city of Yvoire perked me up and I actually cycled like a proper cyclist for the final run in to Geneva. 

The sun was still out so I went for a drenching at the Jet d'Eau and then dived onto the lake. 

I just had time for a bit of culture at MEG and MAMCO, two of Geneva's cool art galleries/museums. 

So, that's it, if anyone is still reading, thanks for sticking with it and the generous donations to MSF. 

Finally, the top 5 moments of the trip were:

1. The atmosphere and watching the finish of Stage 9 in Chambery. 

2. I can say it now, but whilst v tough, the climb of Col de Faucille on the first day. 

3. The Olympic Museum in Lusanne - excellent architecture, sculptures, views and cafe, and the Merckx becoming an exhibit. 

4. The climb to Le Semnoz - my legs were feeling good, plus the decent and swim in Lake Annecy. 

5. Riding along the Rhone down to Chambery - almost perfect riding 

Anyway, till next time, cheers.