Posted on 21/07/2010
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We left home just after 09:00 on Monday morning in our Renault hire car and headed for Bagneres de Bigorre. Just past Carcassone, the car emitted a small cough and lost power. My beloved guided it onto the hard shoulder, we leapt out of the car… Continue Reading “Postcards from the Pyrenees”
Category: UncategorizedTags: Alberto Contador, Andy Schleck, Carlos Barredo, Chris Horner, Christophe Moreau, Col d'Aubisque, Col du Soulor, Col du Tourmalet, Damiano Cunego, Jurgen Van de Walle, Lance Armstrong, Pierrick Fedrigo, Rueben Plaza, Sandy Casar, Thomas Voeckler, Thor Hushovd, Tour de France
Posted on 13/07/2010
by Sheree
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On the eve of Bastille Day many towns, including mine, host a spectacular fireworks display. In fact, sitting on my balcony with a view of the coast from Cap Ferrat to Cap d’Antibes, I can witness two concurrent displays. The hot and heavy weather is… Continue Reading “Pyrotechnics”
Category: Cycling, CyclingTags: Alberto Contador, Andy Schleck, Astana, BMC, Cadel Evans, Christophe Moreau, Col de la Madelaine, FDJ, Giro, Lance, Nikki Sorensen, Samu Sanchez, Sandy Casar, Saxo Bank, Tour de France, Vuelta