Friday 20th June dawned warm and sunny at our Bolehill Cottages near Bakewell (see here) and with no departures I was down to Bakewell first thing to get provisions for the weekend.  One cleaner up for final cleaning and preparations. Four arrivals due and I had hoped to find some time for final planting of bedding plants but time overtook me.  Three arrivals between 3.15 and 3.45 with final arrival here just after 9pm.  Bakewell had been busy as it was gearing up for L’Eroica, a three day cycling and vintage festival taking place over the weekend. L’Eroica originates from Italy and the cyclists have to ride pre 1987 bikes (as that is when the first event took place) and if possible wear vintage cycling clothing.  Over fifteen hundred cyclists were expected to visit or take part in the festival, the highlight being a bike ride on Sunday with an option of a 30, 55 or 100 mile length.  All four arrivals on Friday were taking part so at times during the afternoon there were bikes out on display being admired and discussed.  Later, when we relaxing, just after 10pm the doorbell went and it was someone looking for accommodation for the night. Saturday was another pleasant day, a bit more cloudier than Friday but nice all the same.  One departure and two arrivals and one cleaner here so everything ready well before lunch.  Chris spent some time helping one of the guests plan his route for Sundays ride.  Heard that traffic was very bad in Bakewell with a rumour that it took someone more than an hour to get through.  Both guests arrived just after 3pm, one arrived by motor bike with their dog in a basket on the back which proved to be a talking point.  Chris also cut the grass. Another evening eating al fresco.  A lovely sunset marking the longest day.  So it’s all down hill from now!