Rob's World

When your plan B looks like this! Col d'Aspin closed for logging so hit up Hourquette d'Ancizan instead. Perfect day!

Today's ride: Dodging cattle normally no big deal but when herd has young & giant bull present some care required!

Today's ride: Hourquette d'Ancizan & Col d'Aspin. In the middle of winter. In shorts (you can't see) Ridiculous!

When visitors ask to ride Hourquette/Aspin. Erm, OK, if we must! Clouds & rainbows but didn't get wet - perfect!

What a day to see cols with our visitor! Below/in/above clouds. Many cyclists. Cattle & horses. Sunshine happiness

Not been riding enough lately, but at least when I do get out it looks like this! Love the Hourquette d'Ancizan!

First Hourquette of the year. Lovely Cattle are behaving themselves off on the plateau. Unlike... (see next)...

XC Skiing at Payolle. Thank you Claire, our very patient guide, for showing the way. What a perfect day for it!

After yesterday some recovery needed so gentle spin to the Hourquette. If you call 1000m+ climb up here recovery

Another wonderful summer's day up near the Hourquette d'Ancizan. Always nice to stop & say hello to the locals.

Pratiwi hasn't been up this road before but quite likes the view. Maybe she should ride a bike more? #FamousClimb

Teenie, tiny little stroll near Hourquette d'Ancizan. Absolutely love it here. It's even good when not on a bike!

Relaxing near Hourquette d'Ancizan. Joys of carrying everything everywhere: always have outdoor furniture to hand

Let's take a selfie! Oh... and another picture of the cows. Because you can never have enough pictures of cows!

I often ride this road but drove today. Traffic here can be tricky as you see. Imagine negotiating this on a bike!

Unlucky with a couple of punctures today, but I suppose there are worse places to have to fix one. Won't complain

Bit of a traffic jam out riding today. Well, traffic of the bovine kind Glorious day up the Hourquette & Aspin!

Drove up the Hourquette d'Ancizan. Opened the door to some new friends Misty but the change makes it interesting.

Spectacular day in the Pyrenees. Col d'Aspin, Arreau, Hourquette d'Ancizan, Sarrat de Gaye. Lazy 2000m of climbing

A few locals obviously thought phone I pulled from my back pocket was food. Sorry! Will bring carrots next time!

Col de Beyrede (some dirt & gravel on the climb) & Hourquette d'Ancizan. Cos you can't do famous cols ALL the time