We have left the Alps, and are in the South of France. Stage fifteen, Tallard to Nîmes.
The stage is a flat one.
Louttit and Louis-Claude are in the middle of the peloton, talking about Ageless their captain.
Everyone knows except him, says Louttit.
Someone's bound to tell him, says Louis-Claude.
What will he do then? asks Louttit.
It will kill him, says Louis-Claude.
He's a tough one, says Louttit.
Well, should we tell him? says Louis-Claude. Before someone else does.
André Greipel can't help overhearing. He is riding directly behind.
This is Ageless your captain? says André Greipel. In my opinion.....
Alexander Kristoff rides up alongside.
Are we talking about the lobster? asks Alexander Kristoff.
Yes, says André Greipel. I think they should tell him right now.
You are a sly one, says Alexander Kristoff.
Oh yes? You think I have a hidden agenda, says André Greipel.
I know you have, says Alexander Kristoff. You tell the lobster his beloved loves his team manager. He sacks the team manager. Goodbye Freud.
Very good reasoning, buddy, says André Greipel. But you've forgotten one thing. Freud has stopped firing the paint balls.
That's not what I heard, says Alexander Kristoff, tapping the side of his head.
Woah! did you see that? says André Greipel. An early breakaway. Those guys are mental! Come on!
Yes, an early breakaway. Louttit and Louis-Claude join in. Their minds are made up.
It is touch and go. Any one of a number of riders might catch up to Ageless at any moment and spill the unpalatable beans.
YOUR LOVER LOVES YOUR TEAM MANAGER. YOU ARE NO LONGER HER CRUSTACEAN DREAM.
Ageless rides on oblivious. He can see Jack Bauer and Martin Elmiger just up ahead.
He is almost close enough to hear what they are saying.
...phoo... ( that was the wind).....crossed lines....... text message...... pphhooreud ....kophhooobo..
Well that is lucky. Totally indecipherable.
Ageless speeds up. It is close to the finish. The peloton is gaining. They are almost in Nîmes.
But what's this? Is everyone trying to catch up to tell Ageless the bad news?
Here comes Alexander Kristoff.
Like a gladiator, beating his way through the christians and lions, knocking them out of the way.
He spots Ageless. He spots Bauer and Elmiger. A dilemma. Stop and tell Ageless? Oh the look on his face will be priceless. But if he just pedals a little bit harder, he can beat those two sprinters.
Kudos wins over schadenfreude. Bauer bursts into tears.
Ageless is still none the wiser.
Hurrah! But wait.
Who is this on a wee bicycle coming out of the railway station?
Could it be?...no it couldn't.....yes it is.....it's Baby Pierre!
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