Sa Tuna Loop
Half the lads have decided to have a day off today and explore Girona so it’s just four on today’s ride, Coxy, Steve, Roly and Howard.
The first part of today’s ride takes us back over the Els Angels climb … Read more
Sant Hilari Loop
Today’s ride is a long 75 miles out through Girona to Angles then across to Sant Hilari via Osor and the back via St Colona, Sils and Caldes de Mallavella.
The heat is already rising as we set off through … Read more
Sant Feliu Loop
We’re south east bound today down to the coast close to Tossa de Mar and then along the coast road to Sant Feliu and it looks relatively simple on the map. What could go wrong today…
We head to the … Read more
The Olot Loop
It’s another scorcher as the lads set out on the 75 mile loop out to Olot and back but first we have to negotiate Girona avoiding the major roads. The lads find it relatively easy and are soon are on … Read more
Roses to Quart
Roses was a really nice spot right on the coast and we spent last night along the sea front. All restaurants rather than bars as the Brits don’t come here. But we had a good night and we awake to … Read more
Avignon to Roses
After yesterday’s drama on Mont Ventoux the lads were hoping for an easy day today. We know how those end up…
Too far to make Roses on the bikes from Avigon in one day so the lads are getting the … Read more
Mont Ventoux Two
Well we’re back on the famous Mont Ventoux, the second time for most of the lads but a baptism of fire for Howard who is riding this for charity.
And it’s the Tour de France on Bastille Day!
Our … Read more
Sur le pont d’Avignon
Well we’re here at last! The start of this year’s bike trip.
Ade and I had a good run down through France on Tuesday making it as far as Dijon. We found digs right in the centre and had a … Read more
