Tag Archives: mountains

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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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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The Haute Route – cycling the highest road in Europe!

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

Day 6 of the Haute route.  The morning was slowly waking as the cyclists quietly prepared for another day on their bike seats.  The click clacking bike cleats were the only sound in the alpine air.  You could sense the … Continue reading →

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A petite Tour de France

Posted on July 21, 2011 by

Have you ever watched the Tour de France and wondered what it must be like for those top cyclists to pedal up the French alps?  they seem to have such amazing stamina being able to push themselves higher and higher … Continue reading →

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