My memories seem to have a mind of their own. And my recollections of the loop around the famous Montagne Ste-Victoire (which I cycled in 1995 and 2007) turned out to be quite different from the realities of today’s ride. It was longer and a lot harder ride with way more climbing than I remembered. … Continue reading Cezanne, Picasso and My Mistaken Memories of Montagne Ste-Victoire
Tag: Steve Wartenberg
Back in Aix-en-Provence and Off to See Cezanne’s Mountain …
It's been a long time, much too long, since I've been in Aix-en-Provence. I think the last time was 2007. But I'm back ... and when I arrived yesterday, late in the afternoon, from Paris, my rental bike was waiting for me at the Hotel Cardinal. Here it is ... Nice, right? I brought the … Continue reading Back in Aix-en-Provence and Off to See Cezanne’s Mountain …
Everything I Ever Wrote, Volume 1: The Funny Ones
This isn't exactly cycling-centric, but, like you, I have many other interests. This is the Introduction and first 8 (of 81) chapters from my new eBook of columns, plus a few of Susan's many photos from the book. If you'd like to purchase the entire eBook, it's on my Etsy page along with all my … Continue reading Everything I Ever Wrote, Volume 1: The Funny Ones
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?
Two Cols, A Case of Napnesia, Soft-Boiled Eggs and A Baguette Sandwich
Today was a great day of riding: 2 cols, 55.28 miles and 3,157 feet of climbing. You have a lot of time for thinking on the way up a mountain when you’re going 4 or 5 miles per hour, and so … here are a few of my thoughts … While I’m not quite ready … Continue reading Two Cols, A Case of Napnesia, Soft-Boiled Eggs and A Baguette Sandwich
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