The Col Du Tourmalet
Today 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
Tarbes – Bagneres-de-Bigorre
Just a short 20 miles this morning for the lads to reach Bagneres which is the base camp for the assault on the Col du Tormalet tomorrow.
As we arrive in Bagneres Wagga, Billy and Spena decide to tackle another … Read more
Carcassonne – Toulouse
An early start for the lads as we have to crack on today. At Toulouse the lads catch a train to Tarbes. We need to do this to be in reach of the Col du Tormelet for Friday’s ascent.
Still … Read more
Argeliers – Carcassonne
Less miles to do today for the lads but it’s still 45 miles to do. We leave the Gite at 10.00 after tidying up from the night before.
We are to meet at Puicheric by the bridge that the lads … Read more
Sete – Argeliers
The 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
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
Arles – Sete
Another 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
Avignon – Arles
Scorching hot today, 30+ as the lads set off from Avignon at 9.30 and head to the first rendezvous at Les Baux. Couple of tough climbs on the way up in heat but it’s worth it when they get there.… Read more
