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 outside our hotel. A tourist train snaked by, and several cars that I never thought would have fit without taking off a mirror, or a handlebar. We arrived in Argeles-Gazost, a great place to base ourselves for rides over many well known Tour de France peaks.   Unfortunately, John had developed a nasty cough by then which is still lingering despite … [Read more...]