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Tag Archives: pyrenees
Tourmalet trounce
We heard Tourmalet was a fiercely challenging climb and that many a Tour de France has been decided on it. Well, climbing is believing, apparently. We saved this monster pass for last on accident, and it lived up to its … Continue reading
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Tagged bike touring france, Col d'aspin, Col de tourmalet, pyrenees, Tour de france
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Photo moments from the Pyrenees
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Tagged Argeles Gazost, Bagneres du luchon, bike touring france, Col du soulor, pyrenees, Tour de france
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Pyrenees Act 1 Scene 1
What could be better than riding in France? Riding in France with friends! Friends Bill Stewart and Kalima Rose arrived in Toulouse on Sept 14. On the 15th, we loaded up the bikes in Toulouse on the very narrow street … Continue reading
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Tagged Argeles Gazost, bike touring france, Cirque de Troumouse, Col du soulor, pyrenees
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Sitting in the Saddle
For years I’ve been watching the supreme athletes of the Tour de France pedal up the passes in the Pyrenees–and been awestruck by the scenery that surrounds them. Tomorrow, I’m heading to France with my bike (and my husband) to … Continue reading
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Tagged bike touring france, pyrenees, women and cycling
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