When I read the message to Amanda, I think we both knew that cycling in France was something that had to be done. We’ve both become interested in Le Tour de France, and I was itching to ride some singletrack in the Alps. I had even considered racing in the “Mountain of Hell Bike Race” in Les 2 Alpes, which starts at the top of the mountain on a glacier, and ends 30km away in a field.
Then of course there were our friends we met through warmshowers.org, Emmanuel & Nawal, who stayed with us in Vancouver before setting out across Canada. Some emails were exchanged with them, and a route fleshed out. Hopefully we will get to ride bikes with them for a few days!
Our plan has slowly morphed into a cross-continent ride (North/South) from Amsterdam to Barcelona. While we may not end up cycling all of it, we hope to cycle most of it, creating new memories and meeting new people along the way!
Tuesday July 26, 2011Palavas (suburban Montpellier) to Agde71.7 km and counting4:13 in the saddle Amanda writes: We finally have Wifi again so I have added some pictures and comments to a couple of the previous posted days. We both wanted to be sure we got…
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Andrew writes: Amanda writes: Rest is good. Beach is good. Beers are good. Yes that is four beers you count there. We napped very well. Andrew wants to buy a Speedo. – Posted using BlogPress from my iPad Location:Palavas-les-Flots, France
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Sunday July 24, 2011Belmont (suburban Grenoble) to Palavas (suburban Montpellier)132.4 km7:19 in the saddle Amanda writes: The day started with us knowing not only did we have a destination but a required time goal. Emmanuel had booked a train departure from Valence and we needed…
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Saturday July 23, 2011Belmont, France0km0:00 in the saddle, 0:30 in the pool Andrew writes: Thought I would get to sleep in today but it isn’t easy when the are kids in the house. At 0830, Emmanuel knocked on the door and said that the caravan…
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Friday July 22, 2011Belmont, France to Alpe D’Huez, France and back113.26 km6:32 in the saddle2000 meters climbed Andrew writes: Today was the best day of our trio, and one I hope to remember for a long time. It got off to a rocky start because…
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