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Ramblings of a retiree in France
Category: Volunteer
The Tour de France has come and gone………
Apologies that I’ve been somewhat missing in action over the past week but I was just one of a large band of volunteers from the city of Nice entrusted with ensuring the Tour de France went ahead safely. Two months late, the Tour de… Continue Reading “The Tour de France has come and gone………”
The Tour de France is oh so close
Early this year the cycle club put out a call for volunteers for the Tour de France. Now, it’s been awhile since I last volunteered and given that our club is called Club Metropole de Nice, Cote d’Azur, and both the mayor and Prefet… Continue Reading “The Tour de France is oh so close”
Doubly tempting
All in all, I had somewhat of a frustrating day yesterday. First off, the weather was fantastic and the road was definitely calling. But Monday’s a rest day on my training programme and I’ve learnt to appreciate that rest is as important as training.… Continue Reading “Doubly tempting”
Good intentions
I live my life largely by a few simple rules and philosophies:- Do unto others as you would have others do unto you Planning and preparation are key to success Keep it simple I also belive that if you can help someone, you should.… Continue Reading “Good intentions”
Busy as a bee
As per the cycling programme, this week is one of rest, recuperation and rejuvenation. I only have 41/2hrs of cycling spread over three days. Now, as I’m always telling my beloved, there’s no point in having a training programme if you’re not prepared to follow it… Continue Reading “Busy as a bee”
Slip, sliding away
A bit of a hiatus this week due largely to pressure of work and not an extended absence, as planned, watching the Giro. And what a Giro it has been. Cloud bursts made the TTT trial somewhat of a lottery and those men in lime green seized the… Continue Reading “Slip, sliding away”
Cabin fever
Following close on the “Big Chill”, we’re now experiencing the “Wash Out”. Leaving aside my cold, it’s not been possible to ride for the past 4 days and the outlook is little better. After spending a couple of days cooped up inside, I had… Continue Reading “Cabin fever”
Slim margins
Over 200 local cyclists supported yesterday’s Telethon ride from St Laurent du Var to Mandelieu, and back. As usual, the ride was monitored, marshalled, fed and watered by a large number of volunteers without whom this type of activity would simply not be possible.… Continue Reading “Slim margins”
Spoilt
My regular reader(s) knows of my obsession in planning as much as possible, as far ahead as possible. I’ve volunteered to help out at the World Road Race Championships in Melbourne 2010, and I’ll be going irrespective of whether or not they avail themselves… Continue Reading “Spoilt”
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