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One from the vaults: Postcard from the Vuelta
This week I’m revisiting this Vuelta post from 2017, all will become clear why next week………. Unusually, this year’s edition of the Vuelta a Espana kicked off in Nimes. It’s only three hours down the motorway from us and it’s a place we’ve only ever driven… Continue Reading “One from the vaults: Postcard from the Vuelta”
One from the Vaults: Postcard from the Vuelta III – Bizkaia
Here’s the last of my 2016 Vuelta a Espana trilogy. We first visited Bilbao in Bizkaia back in 2011 when the Vuelta stopped and started in the Basque country for the first time in 33 years. No prizes for guessing why the Vuelta had… Continue Reading “One from the Vaults: Postcard from the Vuelta III – Bizkaia”
One from the Vaults: Postcard from the Vuelta II – Asturias
I’m continuing with my posts from 2016 Vuelta a Espana. Generally, as you know, my plans go strictly according to plan, but not this time……… Expectations were high for the remainder of our vacation, particularly after our previous hotels had spoilt us with spacious… Continue Reading “One from the Vaults: Postcard from the Vuelta II – Asturias”
One from the Vaults: Postcard from the Vuelta I – Galicia
Back in 2016 we followed the first stages of the Vuelta Espana as it traversed northern Spain. This year I shall be watching it (again) on the television as travel from France to Spain falls under the category of “not advisable.” After attending 10… Continue Reading “One from the Vaults: Postcard from the Vuelta I – Galicia”
One from the vaults: Another Trip down Memory Lane
Of course, at this time of year, we’d normally be watching the Vuelta a Espana and consequently we’re heading back to Marbella for the opening stages of the 2015 race. It’s an area which holds many fond memories for us, as I explain below.… Continue Reading “One from the vaults: Another Trip down Memory Lane”
Bidding a fond farewell to Igor Anton
Like many cycling fans, I’m experiencing withdrawal symptoms after a thrilling Vuelta a Espana 2018. I just love it when you don’t know who’s going to win until the last few stages. It’s so much more exciting. I was bitterly disappointed not to go… Continue Reading “Bidding a fond farewell to Igor Anton”
The Musette: Coques – Andorran flat cakes
The Vuelta a Espana is dipping its toe into Andorra, home to many a professional cyclist on account of its favourable tax regime. I understand Andorran cooking is similar to Catalan but with influences from both France and, surprisingly, Italy. I looked around for a… Continue Reading “The Musette: Coques – Andorran flat cakes”
12 days of Christmas: day 9
This quintessentially Provencal scene is the fountain in Uzes’ main square. The beautiful, mellow, honey-coloured stone, the trees providing essential shade from the summer sun, with the restaurant parasols providing further protection, all paint a charming scene. We stayed in Uzes to watch the start of… Continue Reading “12 days of Christmas: day 9”
Postcard from the Vuelta
Unusually, this year’s edition of the Vuelta a Espana kicked off in Nimes. It’s only three hours down the motorway from us and it’s a place we’ve only ever driven past, never visited. We drove down on Thursday afternoon after an expensive lunch in Antibes. I rarely park… Continue Reading “Postcard from the Vuelta”
12 Days of Christmas – day 10
This is the view from the finish of stage 3 of the Vuelta a Espana, 176.4km from Marin to Dumbria, Mirador Ezaro which was won by Alexander Geniez (FDJ). It was a long, hot wait at the summit finish for the peloton, particularly as… Continue Reading “12 Days of Christmas – day 10”
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