Location
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The Jura
The Jura Mountains rise along the France-Switzerland border and separate the great river basins of the Rhine and Rhône. High sub-alpine plateaus of fossil bearing and folding limestone, dotted with lakes and colourful wildflowers, and slopes of oak, beech, spruce, and… Continue reading
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Alsace
I had planned to spend 4 days cycling in the Vosges mountains in the west of the Alsace region. Unfortunately, I’m too sick to go long distance cycling, and only manage a few outings wandering the laneways of the old… Continue reading
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To Crêt-Bérard
Another perfect day for cycling. Despite lack of sleep, I’m compelled to ride. It’s Sunday, cyclists are everywhere! The roads are designed for bikes – there is either a shared lane or a separate lane. Cars are delightfully respectful. I… Continue reading
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Geneva to Thonon-les-Bains
Jet lagged. Figure a 50km ride from Geneva to Thonon-les-Bains with Geoff might help me sleep better. A beautiful spring day. We meander without a map around the southern parts of the lake, through French medieval villages, green fields dotted… Continue reading
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L’Eroica in Gaiole in Chianti
The first weekend in October sees tens of thousands of pedlars and peddlers descend on the little Tuscan village of Gaiole in Chianti for a celebration of vintage bicycle culture. Bikes of all sorts here, only requisite a bike built before… Continue reading
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Florence
Four days by the banks of the Arno River first settled by Caesars war veterans. Rich alluvial soils buried under 2,000 years of blood, sweat and toil. One of the most beautiful of all cities in the world. We join the throng… Continue reading
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The enchanting forests of Tuscany
We farewell the spectacular pale mountains, and head south to the beautiful hilly Chianti region of Tuscany. A week in a delightful old villa near Gaiole in Chianti. Six of us for a few days, then five. The pool set and… Continue reading
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Wild night in Locatelli
Rifugio Locatelli is set in one of the most spectacular parts of the Dolomites. Big call given every day has been spectacular! It is also one of the most popular and easily accessible, meaning – the place was packed!! Our… Continue reading
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