Archives 2011

On route to Carcassonne

Lourdes

Last night we stayed in Lourdes, famous for it’s grotto and we headed into town after pitching our tents.

As we arrived in town we had no difficulty locating the grotto as thousands of people were heading in that direction.… Read more

At the top of the Tourmalet

The Col Du Tourmalet

At the top of the TourmaletToday is the pinnacle of Le Tour. Through the Col Du Tourmalet from Bagneres to Lourdes over the highest road in the Pyrenees.

If you watch it on Thursday 14th July, you’ll see the Tour de France pass along this … Read more

Over the bridge

Sete – Argeliers

Over the bridgeThe lads set off from Sete and head for Agde where they pick up the Canal du Midi which they will follow for the next three days. At Agde a cycle path runs alongside the canal but this soon turns … Read more

Easy Rider

An Interesting Detour

I got a call from Billy yesterday while I was waiting at the hotel in Sete. We’re just passing “the lakes” and not far from Sete.

I’d passed these lakes myself and knew they would arrive in about an hour … Read more

Blue, Bonner and Johnno

Arles – Sete

Spenna at the frontAnother scorching day as the lads set off early from Arles with 75 miles to go.

I need to drop Bonzo back at the airport as he is sadly going home today.

All the lads agree he will be sorely … Read more