Donkey Derby Day!
It’s just a short 20 miles back to Bastia today so to liven things up we’re having a Donkey Derby. Basically, a handicap.
Much debate was had last night about how much time each rider should be given and what … Read more
L’lle-Rousse to Macinaggio
Boiling hot today and a long ride of 75 miles in total with a couple of decent climbs and lumpy roads throughout. This ride hugs the coast and they are always up and down as you go down to the … Read more
Corte to L’lle Rousse
The weather is much better today and it’s hot and sunny with a few clouds about. We’ve got three climbs today with some potentially tricky turn-offs where someone could go wrong…
The first climb out of Corte to Castria is … Read more
Ajaccio to Corte
We’re storm chasing today as we know the forecast is bad and we were woken at 6am by the thunder and torrential rain!
But as we pack the car and set off the sun is out and it’s hot again. … Read more
Porto to Ajaccio
A steep climb out of Porto is in store for the lads as we head out on the D81 which is a ‘must do’ coastal route. Should be spectacular!
Although this first climb is much shorter than yesterday it’s much … Read more
Bastia to Porto
Hot start this morning in Bastia and it’s round to the harbour for the start. Busy traffic on the roads at first as we basically head back towards the airport for the turn off for the T20. No mishaps and … Read more
Corsica, Jewel of the Med!
We’re off to Corsica! The French island jewel in the Mediterranean sea.
We start and end in Bastia making a circular route around the northern half of the island taking in, Porto, Ajaccio, Corte, L’lle Rousse, and Cap Course.
We’ll … Read more
Dentdale Weekend
As perhaps the last outing of the summer a few of the lads decided to head to Dentdale in Cumbria and in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
The plan was to camp overnight on Saturday in the village of Dent … Read more
Wales in Day 2017
In July a couple of the Coastbusters, Paul Coxon and Martin Russell took on the Wales in Day challenge. A mammoth undertaking! Paul tells the story….
Next up after our trip to the Dolomites was Wales in a day, a … Read more
Dolomites 2017 Gallery
I’ve now added the gallery for this years tour.
You can view it below. It can also be seen from the Dolomites 2017 page and the Gallery page.
Gallery
Click on the image below to open the Gallery.… Read more
