Recently returned from ITR 2013 in Gennes. There were in excess of 200 people, that's 100+ tandems. We had a good time and the weather was generally very good. The riding was excellent and we met lots of new people - Germans, Dutch, Americans amongst others. As well as the riding and sightseeing we were entertained and fed by the locals. All in all a jolly good time was had by all!
Russell
Oh, and the unwanted guest - that would be the River Loire!