Rest Day .........Tour de France

 The Tour is taking a day off to rest. We will be back tomorrow  with more 21 Days of racing & snacks.

Day 10………Tour de France

 

…………21 Days of racing & snacks

The Race

Today is the first official mountain stage. We are going 165.3km Ennezat to Le Mont-Dore Puy De Sancy. Those French sure has some funny town names. This uphill battle will bring out the climbers.

The Snack           

Ritz Habanero crackers are a decent enough snack to nibble on. The habanero in the title does not live up to its potential heat level and really is disappointing for that.

Day 9………

 

Tour de France…………21 Days of racing & snacks

The Race

A flat 174.1km course that starts in Chinon and ends in Chateausroux will be fast and furious.

The Snack           

Dee’s Nuts has a Banana Nan ner pudding flavored peanut snack that caught my eye. Yes it tastes like bananas. Did I like it and recommend? To quote Nancy Reagan; “Just say no!”

Day 8………Tour de France

…………21 Days of racing & snacks

The Race

Saint-Meen-Le-Grand to Laval Espace Mayenne is a 171.4km flat route. Sprinters are ready to make this a fast and probably a little dangerous at the end.

The Snack            

Hot honey fudge delivers to this sweet tooth of mine. It has very pleasant warmth and is not hot at all. This is a winner.

Day 7………Tour de France

 

…………21 Days of racing & snacks

The Race

This is a 196.km hilly course from Saint-Mala to Mur-de- Bretagne Guerledan. A break-away group may succeed today. There is only one second between the Yellow Jersey and second place. WoW!

 

The Snack             

Pecan Pie Truffles by See’s Candies is a drop the mike moment…………So Good!!!!!!!

Day 6………Tour de France

 …………21 Days of racing & snacks

The Race

Bayeux to Vire Normandie is the 201.5km and is described as a hilly route today. Today is a route for the “Puncheurs”. The Puncheur is a rider who excels on short, steep climbs and has a strong sprint finish.

The Snack              

Secret Aardvark makes a great hot sauce and when I found out they made a habanero hazelnut snack, it was a no brainer to try. The hazelnuts are yummy with a buttery salty crunch. The habanero heat lacks and did not show up to this party. This snack was enjoyable but this is a one and done.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Day 5………Tour de France

 

…………21 Days of racing & snacks

The Race

We are in Caen France for a time trial. A time trial is where the racers individually race a course trying to get the best time possible. This stage is not the most exciting to watch but it is crucial to the race. The leaders can be separated by seconds.

The Snack             

The Ollaliberry is a cross between a raspberry and blackberry. I say it is delicious.