Gorges du Tarn.
I knew full well that many roads around here would be fun on a bike. But today was another level. The roads leading up and down the many gorges of the area are very technical.… Gorges du Tarn.
Aubrac plateau
Another transit day to a region of France close to my heart. I suspect that a trip in the Aveyron to visit the natural beauty of the Gorges du Tarn triggered something in me as… Aubrac plateau
Secondary roads to Grenoble
Second day on the roads to Grenoble. Still avoiding any kind of highway until the end. In fact I had to do the last hour on one, as time was not sufficient to let me… Secondary roads to Grenoble
Road to Vic sur Cere
Time to finally go visit a couple of old classmates in the town of Grenoble. Note to our Vancouver friends: Grenoble once hosted the winter Olympics. It is now one week that school started again… Road to Vic sur Cere
Lost rocks in the countryside.
Today we rode to a strange place. Huge granite rocks seemed to have landed on the ground. A strange effect of natural erosion. Over the summer many tourists try to climb on top of thoses… Lost rocks in the countryside.
Rebuilding history
Today the day started by a visit to the massive aquarium of ‘La Rochelle’. During the last 10 years the aquarium got a new building and location. It is even more popular today than ever… Rebuilding history
La Rochelle
Today and tomorrow I am in a small coastal French town called ‘La Rochelle’. I have many memories in this town especially during my early student/driving years. It is a small town but with a… La Rochelle
Tour de France legendary passes.
The sun is back. My cold is getting better. I can finally get back on two wheels. My folks following in the car, and meeting at key points along the way. Today objective was to… Tour de France legendary passes.
Visiting churches.
No one could see any summit around Crest-Voland this morning. Clouds are all around. A perfect opportunity to go visit a couple of Key churches in the area. Turns out that a Baroque style church… Visiting churches.
Driving around the Mont Blanc.
Last night the weather forecast called for some cloud free skies. So without hesitation it has to be the day to go enjoy the views around the Mont-Blanc. The problem with the two summer months… Driving around the Mont Blanc.
The Beaufortain.
The Beaufortain is a region of the French alps defined by a couple of valleys and key passes. a stinky cheese with the same name is of course produced there. Today saw the start of… The Beaufortain.