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Ramblings of a retiree in France
Category: Cycling
One from the vaults: Whiling away the hours
I’m heading back to this post from November 2011 on what is a French Bank holiday – perfect for a spin on two wheels! I woke this morning (strictly speaking, yesterday morning), opened my eyes, looked out of the window and the sky was a… Continue Reading “One from the vaults: Whiling away the hours”
One from the vaults: Divine intervention
I’m heading back to October 2010 for this post which I did before my parents visited us as a couple for the last time. Although we didn’t realise that would be the case and my father didn’t return until a surprise visit in 2013,… Continue Reading “One from the vaults: Divine intervention”
One from the vaults: Double jeopardy
Today, we’re heading way back into 2011 when I was battling a few extra kilos to reach my optimal riding weight, since attained and maintained. Was this really 11 years ago? Our Indian summer is continuing and, despite still not feeling 100%, it was… Continue Reading “One from the vaults: Double jeopardy”
One from the vaults: Postcards from Pays Basque II
This post follows on from last Friday’s and continues our first vacation in the Basque Country back in 2010. I’m feeling particularly nostalgic as this year’s San Sebastian Classic race is being held tomorrow and we’re not there, again! My beloved and I have… Continue Reading “One from the vaults: Postcards from Pays Basque II”
One from the Vaults: Down, but not out
The professional peloton rode twice up Mont Ventoux on Wednesday of this week in the Tour de France. It was a magnificent stage won by Belgian champion Wout van Aert. I have ascended from all three sides on Ventoux – though not on the… Continue Reading “One from the Vaults: Down, but not out”
One from the Vaults: Nose job
Today I’m heading back to May 2013 when my beloved had a cycling accident. His first requiring hospital treatment, but probably not his last. Yesterday my husband was desperate to enjoy what little good weather was forecast. Unwilling to wait while I finished a… Continue Reading “One from the Vaults: Nose job”
One from the vaults: Man magnet
We’re heading way back today, to 2010 – yes, I have been blogging for a long time! I should also add, for the avoidance of doubt, that this is still pretty much the case even today. My bike is still a man magnet! Regular… Continue Reading “One from the vaults: Man magnet”
One from the vaults: False start
Today, on our trip back down memory lane, we’re heading to November 2012 and those heady days when riding outside was possible! This was when I still had my cycling coach and we’d finally arranged our oft-postponed training ride in Italy. Sometimes it doesn’t… Continue Reading “One from the vaults: False start”
40 years of Memorable Moments: my beloved takes up cycling
I don’t think I’ve ever fully explained how we both came to take up cycling. Here’s the short version of events. We had moved permanently to the south of France in 2005 hoping for a slower pace of life as we wound down to… Continue Reading “40 years of Memorable Moments: my beloved takes up cycling”
One from the vaults: How’s it going?
This is one of my earliest posts from July 2009 and explains why I set up the blog. This blog was supposed to be about training and fundraising for my Livestrong Challenge in Austin, Texas, in late October and I’m aware that I often… Continue Reading “One from the vaults: How’s it going?”
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