Yesterday was moving day, from Brest to Morlaix … by train. And so, off we went, bikes in one hand, our rolling suitcases in the other ... What did people do before they invented the rolling suitcase? Wait, I remember! Back in the 1980s we carried them. And/or had a backpack. Or both. And built … Continue reading Morlaix and Les Cent Marche …
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The Best and Not-So-Best of Brest (France)
I’m still waiting for spectacular. So far, our two rides from Brest have been nice, but kind of average for France compared to some of the other regions I’ve cycled. And the thing is, this is my friend Don’s first French cycling adventure (and his first time to France period) and I wanted it to … Continue reading The Best and Not-So-Best of Brest (France)
Shorter and Steeper … or Longer and a Little Less Steep?
I returned my bike to the shop a couple hours ago (in the rain) … and my hotel room feels empty without it. Then again, I can go to the bathroom tonight without tripping over it. During my final two rides: I saw something pretty unexpected and cool two days ago, and yesterday I went too … Continue reading Shorter and Steeper … or Longer and a Little Less Steep?
Climbing the Monte du Semnoz and … the Secret of Climbing Cols!
Are you ready to learn the secret of climbing cols? OK, here goes … there is no secret. Sorry. I wish there was a secret to get us magically and easily up a mountain, but in reality it’s all about the legs, experience, confidence, patience and nutrition. Oh wait, there might be a secret after … Continue reading Climbing the Monte du Semnoz and … the Secret of Climbing Cols!
The Col des Aravis is open, a whiteout, and a close brush with hypothermia …
OK, here’s today’s ride … “Uh oh, what have I got myself into?” I mumbled to myself halfway up the Col des Aravis. It was chilly and getting colder by the kilometer. It was also quite cloudy. Or maybe it was mist. Or fog. Or some strange combination of the three that made my glasses … Continue reading The Col des Aravis is open, a whiteout, and a close brush with hypothermia …
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