Ready for the Donkey Derby to Bastia

Donkey Derby Day!

Ready for the Donkey Derby to BastiaIt’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

The groppetta battle it out Piedigriggio

Corte to L’lle Rousse

Summit Col de la ColombanoThe 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

Coxy and Roly arrive soaked at Bocognano

Ajaccio to Corte

Coxy and Roly arrive soaked at BocognanoWe’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

The peleton on route to Ajaccio

Porto to Ajaccio

Overlooking the bay at CargeseA 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

Ready for the off in BastiaHot 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

Ready for the off in Dent

Dentdale Weekend

Ready for the off in DentAs 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

Coxy on route Wales in a Day 2017

Wales in Day 2017

Coxy on route Wales in a Day 2017In 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