Evans on Tour- Day 5: Plan D

Plan A was to visit Tours by train on a rest day, but closer scrutiny of the timetable revealed that the last of only two connections left at 8.46 - and we weren't on it. No matter, plan B was put into action, whereby we cycle leisurely between chateaux and vineyards . . . however, I had not reckoned on the immense raw power of the female physique (admittedly when attempting to change down chainrings on a steep hill from a stationary start) as Siân contrived to BEND a sprocket on the middle ring. Adjustment with a borrowed hammer and chisel got us moving again and so on to plan C: spend morning in bike shop trying to source replacement part using pigin' French, but gave up when looking at €50+ minimum spend - big and little rings still ok so wait until return and get one for a tenner! Now it was raining hence plan D - back to B&B and drink red wine . . . the joys of cycle touring on the continent.