This was our first day of fully loaded touring on the Bike Friday tandem. After a few minor adjustments to the panniers so Elizabeth's heels did not hit the panniers, we were off. Climbing back up the hill to Mercuès initially. At least this time the traffic was less.
Even though we were only at the start of the ride we decided to grab some 'sandwiches' (baguettes with filling - sort of like a foot long Subway only better) and take them in the panniers just in case. This proved to be a really good decision as we did not find any open shops for some time.
We generally followed the small D12 up through the villages of St Dennis-Catus, Peyrilles and Concorès before cutting across to the D46 to take us up to Domme. At L'Abbaye-Nouvelle, despite the name, the was a large ruin of a Église. Quite spectacular in the middle of no where.
We stopped at a bar at Cenac-et St Julien for an ice-cream as it was pretty hot before the climb up to Domme. Someone said that this was a gradual climb - it wasn't, at least not from the direction we came from. However, like all good climbs, there were great views from the top.
The Bastide town of Domme with a 13th century Prison des Templiers and great views of the surroounding Dordogne countryside.
All in all, a great days riding.
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