Col de Galibier via Lauteret

Another day dawns, but my bed beckons me to stay a little longer, a bit of extra recovery won't go astray. But pretty soon I can hear the clatter of breakfast bowls and I don't want to miss out, so up and at em, gotta fuel up and hit those waiting hills.
Today is Col de Galibier, a long steady climb to Col de Lauteret (approx 50 km) and then turn left for a final 8km climb to Galibier at the lofty height of 2,600 m ASL. Most was fairly steady being less than 8% , bar the final oxygen deprived 1 km at 11% to arrive at the final destination - Col de Galibier.
Satisfaction was great, congratulations and photos to record the moment and then the 40 km descent.
Worthy of note was an aging Fabio or the French equivalent who arrived at the top in little but speedos and runners. Rob was immediatly attracted to him, perhaps the tanned leather skin, the sinewy hide with a generous fur covering strutting amongst the crowds, but alas he failed to get him in our team photo.
 The ride home was abbreviated with more food and Gerry buying odd nick nacks from odd shops. Eventually ice creams at Boug and on to the driveway for a well earned rest and yes.... more food.
and that will be all for today... some pics and then
Bon noir
BB