Today’s ride was all about this view from the Cirque du Bout du Monde (Circus at the End of the World) ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_fi-mfQvKY I know, pretty darn spectacular. I arrived here via my Plan B, due to a steady drizzle, and it just might have turned out better than my original plan. My Plan A … Continue reading The Amazing Cirque du Bout du Monde
Tag: Steve Wartenberg
Riding the Ridges of Burgundy
I think I’ve figured out the key to cycling here in Burgundy and it’s all about … the ridges! Yes, ridges. Rolling ridges. I’m not exactly sure how many ridges there are here in Burgundy, or if I’ve ridden up and down the same one several times the past few days, or if there are … Continue reading Riding the Ridges of Burgundy
And So it Begins: Burgundy and the Voie des Vignes
BEAUNE, France – Today was my first ride in Burgundy and … it reminded me why I love cycling here in France. But first, I have to admit … I wasn’t feeling it yesterday when I arrived in Beaune, in the rain, after three days of trains from Hathersage and then London (we visited relatives … Continue reading And So it Begins: Burgundy and the Voie des Vignes
2X the Turini (with the Col de Braus)
“Look up there, that’s where we’re going,” Justin said, pointing to what looked like a road that was way, way up the cliff immediately in front of us. “No way, that’s like straight up, there’s no way we can get up to that road,” I said. “That can’t be our road.” I was wrong. And … Continue reading 2X the Turini (with the Col de Braus)
The Bike-Kit Paradox
When I’m on a ride, by myself or with others, I often go into a convenience store, coffee shop or donut shop … and think nothing of wearing my bike kit. But then … After a recent group ride (that I drove to the start of), I went to Trader Joe’s. In the parking lot, … Continue reading The Bike-Kit Paradox
The Biking France Blog 