A Year, A Bike, A Country … This Is My Ultimate Cycling Fantasy Ride

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 ~ Steve Wartenberg ~ 7 Comments

Imagine an entire year of biking in France. 366 days (it's a Leap Year)! I'll wait while you close your eyes and imagine the possibilities. Forget about money, don’t fret about your job, family obligations, healthcare, visas and all the other stuff that prevent us from living our cycling/travel dreams. Like COVID-19. Imagine it’s gone, … Continue reading A Year, A Bike, A Country … This Is My Ultimate Cycling Fantasy Ride

Back to the Beginning in Langon

September 21, 2018September 21, 2018 ~ Steve Wartenberg ~ 1 Comment

I've just about completed my giant Bordeaux loop ... 998 miles in 19 days, with one to go: Back to Bordeaux (the city), another 45 or so miles tomorrow. I'm in Langon tonight, which was my first stop after Bordeaux way back when. It's kind of cool to come back to a town I've already … Continue reading Back to the Beginning in Langon

Toilets, Lights Bulbs, Snacks … and Even a Little Cycling

September 4, 2018September 4, 2018 ~ Steve Wartenberg ~ 3 Comments

Today topics: the nuances of flushing a French toilet, saving electricity, a machine that makes fresh-squeezed orange juice, the importance of snacks, and, OK, some riding in the Bordeaux countryside. Flushing: They’re all about saving water here in France, which is a good thing. And it starts with the toilet. Most toilets provide flushing options. For … Continue reading Toilets, Lights Bulbs, Snacks … and Even a Little Cycling