Tag Archives: France

Cycling around Lake Annecy – France

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

The white flakes float down from the sky and settle outside layering the ground like ice cream twisting its way into a cone.  Winter has come to the French alps and I find myself reminiscing of when the sky was blue … Continue reading →

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A Chilly Cycle in France

Posted on October 25, 2012 by

We assumed we had cycled every exiting road from our village, but surprise, surprise! The other day the Boyfriend discovered a new road to cycle and suggested that I go and explore its winding path as I might enjoy it… … Continue reading →

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The French Alps on my Bicycle

Posted on October 12, 2012 by

The tired legs are spinning but the bicycle wheels are barely moving.  The road ahead winds steeply up into the clouds.  As I pant for oxygen my whole body is working like a machine fighting to stay strong. My only … Continue reading →

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The Grand Journey of the Haute Route – 2012

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

The week is over and already I am missing the early morning rises and watching the sun come over the mountain spires.  The epic cycling journey over 19 massive mythical cols in the French Alps has come to an end. … Continue reading →

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Following the Haute Route!

Posted on August 24, 2012 by

This is my second year of playing supporter in the epic haute route and the endurance of the cyclists never ceases to amaze me. They pedal with passion fighting pain and tears, riding daily over huge mountains to make it … Continue reading →

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Pedalling up Mountains – France

Posted on August 20, 2012 by

I am in the support vehicle and the time has arrived for another year of the Haute Route – a cycling feast through the french alps, from Geneva to Nice.  Last year there were approximately 250 riders this year it … Continue reading →

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