Wild horses as we break through the tree line still not quite the cracking views of a few days ago, but we are still climbing.
Tag: France
Don’t You Just Love Those Hairpin Bends?
Interesting on the way up, a blast on the way back down. At least there are guard rails! Up to 1430m now, just went through
Share this:
1200m Now, Snow Starts Around 1600m
This hill really is relentless. Its hardly changed grade since we set off. Not quite a bottom gear job for me, just no rest unless
Share this:
Now at 945m, Another 1000 to go?
Trees starting to thin out and reveal the view. Mel taking it slow but steady. I’m making good progress despite the 15kgs of baggage, the
Share this:
2 Miles and 200m of Climb, in the Cycle Tracks of the Gods
Steady but relentless climb. We are the red diamond on the map, having started by the chateau to the left of Pech. Going by the
Share this:
Ali G and His Ho, Off in the Search for Snow
Ready for another cycling adventure. Where’s the snow line today? Up a hill that’s for sure! Follow along, l’ll be live blogging as we go,
Share this:
Rain Stops Play
Nothing to report today, apart from unnecessary wetness. The forecast was for light rain for most of the day, so we decided against trying to
Share this:
Them Thar Hills, and Pretty Roof Tops
One thing the castle did was afford a great view of the hills. Don’t they look lovely! I can feel a bike ride coming on!
Share this:
Dreary Day – So Off to the Castle!
So, a damp and dreary start to the day meant we couldn’t really be arsed to get up. The plan had been to go east
Share this:
Ode to a Log
French log piles have always fascinated me. Is there a regulation as to length and style of stacking? Reminds me of The Log Song from
