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23Jun

Col de la Morte and Col d’Ornon

by Dave Brown Blog Posts

At the start in Bourg d'OisansUp 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

12Jun

Back to Bourg d’Oisans!

by Dave Brown Blog Posts

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

19Jun

Corsica 2018 Gallery

by Dave Brown Blog Posts

Out on the climb to Bocca di Vezzu

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

Ready for the Donkey Derby to Bastia
16Jun

Donkey Derby Day!

by Dave Brown Blog Posts

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

Roly enjoys the ride
15Jun

L’lle-Rousse to Macinaggio

by Dave Brown Blog Posts

At the summit Bocca di VezzuBoiling 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 groppetta battle it out Piedigriggio
14Jun

Corte to L’lle Rousse

by Dave Brown Blog Posts

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
13Jun

Ajaccio to Corte

by Dave Brown Blog Posts

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
12Jun

Porto to Ajaccio

by Dave Brown Blog Posts

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

11Jun

Bastia to Porto

by Dave Brown Blog Posts

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

8Jun

Corsica, Jewel of the Med!

by Dave Brown Blog Posts

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

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