Coast Busters

Just a quick catch up from yesterday… if you recall Coxy took the lads on a route I couldn’t follow…

After the great descent the lads swung a right up the climb to Villard de Notre Dame and then it’s … Read more

Up at a reasonable time this morning so the lads can assemble their bikes and get ready for the off at 10:30.

It’s actually quite cool early on as the sun takes time to get above the massive mountains surrounding … Read more

In just a little over a week, on June 22nd, we return to Bourg d’Oisans, one of our all time favourite locations!

We were here back in 2012 and passed through again in 2013 so we’re pretty familar with the … Read more

I’ve now added the gallery for this years tour. You can view it below. It can also be seen from the Corsica 2018 page and the Gallery page.

Gallery

Click on the image below to open the Gallery.… Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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