Category Archives: Ride Reports

L’Etape du Tour 2014 Pau – Hautacam

Posted on July 20, 2014 by admin

L’Etape du Tour 2014. Aka Stage 18 of Le Tour de France. I wonder what it is that inspires a complete stranger to stand by the side of the road, sometimes in poor weather, and shout encouragement to a stranger … Continue reading →

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Passo dello Stelvio da Bormio

Posted on July 29, 2013 by admin

Rainy day here now so here’s a bit of a report on this morning’s fun: After 3 days of quite delibitating pain – referred from arthritic neck into right arm and shoulder – this morning I felt well enough to … Continue reading →

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A lesson on Donna

Posted on June 5, 2013 by admin

I’m in the last training block before heading for Europe.  Need big hills and long rides. So, headed out to Donna Buang for a triple treat but had to abort mission after the first ascent.  Expecting and found wet roads … Continue reading →

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Nice loop around Mont Ventoux

Posted on August 7, 2012 by admin

Judging by the number of bunches out there this morning this loop around the base of Mont Ventoux is a well known favourite with locals and travellers alike. I set off at about 7:30 with a brisk (very brisk it … Continue reading →

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Mount Laguna Loop

Posted on September 28, 2011 by admin

Visiting San Diego for some meetings so only one thing for it – call up Jon and arrange a roll. He spread the word and we are joined by two riders, John and Jerry, itching for a mid-week run out … Continue reading →

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2011 Etape du Tour Act 2

Posted on July 17, 2011 by admin

I may have been moved to tears in climbing the mythical Mt Ventoux and the Alpe d’Huez during previous Etapes. But if there were tears this year they would have been for different reasons and surely washed away into the … Continue reading →

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2011 Etape du Tour Act 1

Posted on July 11, 2011 by admin

This is Act 1 of the two Etapes du Tour being run this year. It’s basically a half a Marmotte, kind of, as it runs from Modane to L’Alpe d’Huez via the Télégraphe and Galibier. This is handy as I … Continue reading →

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La Marmotte 2011

Posted on July 2, 2011 by admin

Well here we go – the big one. Bit weird starting the CycloSportives I’ve planned for this trip with the hardest one of the lot. Not that the others will be easy but what can compete with 176km and 5,000m … Continue reading →

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More climbing – Col de Sarenne loop

Posted on June 27, 2011 by admin

Today I want to reacquaint myself with a ride I did last year, the Col de Sarenne. Some of the pics I’ll use here are from that ride with my son, Viv. It was a very similar day, hot and … Continue reading →

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Recce of the Cols- Glandon & Croix de Fer

Posted on June 26, 2011 by admin

Alas my week in des Voges has come to an end.  Time to hit the big smoke.  And as I pass through Grenoble with the Peugeot humming along on autopilot I baulk at what is looming on the horizon.  Yikes!  … Continue reading →

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