The beast is down.
Well it was bound to happen sooner or later. I dropped the red beast today. A bit like I had done it with my second bike in San Francisco. Wanting to go too fast in… The beast is down.
A day in ‘Le Lot’
Le Lot is another region not too far south. I was fortunate to discover many of its treasures thanks to a few classmates during my students years outside of my Hometown. The roads around here… A day in ‘Le Lot’
Fontevraux Royal Abbey
Another great day on the bike. The weather remained absolutely fantastic. It feels like an Indian Summer. After a quick lunch in the city of Saumur we stopped at the Royal Abbey of Fontevraux. What… Fontevraux Royal Abbey
Mont St Michel take 2
Last month we failed to visit Mount St Michael. The mount is the second most visited monument in France after the Eiffel tower. August was such a going show that after 150m inside the walls… Mont St Michel take 2
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