Monday 12 June 2023
Few random shots from the road today. Sadly these don't do justice to the beautiful drive through the Jura 
Sunday 11 June 2023
Today's ride: beautiful spin starting in France, through the Jura mountains (& valleys) to Switzerland & back.
Saturday 10 June 2023
Random shot from the road, just outside village of Quintaine. Am a sucker for rolling vineyards & a little church.
Friday 9 June 2023
When lunch terrace has red shades - argh! Very nice steak & crepe/pizza thing + ice cream & soft cheese dessert. Nom!
Friday 9 June 2023
After yesterday's smashfest (no photo stops) an easier cruise today. Similar terrain though... so this is a 2fer 
Thursday 8 June 2023
Obligatory '1st day of hols enjoying apperos & curry outside' shots 
*Actually 2nd day 'cos yesterday was busy!
Thursday 8 June 2023
Short drive across 3 departments today: tiny roads, forests & rolling hills make for slow progress but nice views 
Thursday 11 May 2023
Very changeable weather here this week. Rain, sun, wind, rain, sun, etc, etc. Then sometimes all at the same time!
Friday 21 April 2023
Obligatory 'stopped to snack on a banana' top of Tramassel (Hautacam). Zero snow up here, but always a great view
Monday 17 April 2023
Tourmalet today. Not quite as impressive as last year, but surprising depth given how pants the ski season has been!
Thursday 2 March 2023
Lunch @ Lou Bigourdan. Very tasty menu & good value. BTW, it looks veggie but don't worry, plenty of meat in there
Wednesday 1 March 2023
Enjoying sunset with a dark (French!) beer. Few biscuits & cheese to nibble. Was cold but productive day. Cheers!
Saturday 25 February 2023
Love the classics season. Cheers!
Saturday 25 February 2023
Not saying it was cold this morning, but... nice spin all the same. Great prep for tonne of sports on TV this arvo
Friday 24 February 2023
When you wake to 20cm of fresh snow at the door: Ski hill next to home tempting, but no, snowshoe instead. Beautiful!
Monday 6 February 2023
Plenty of snow around on our walk today. One of us grew up loving to slide on icy ground, the other... not so much
Wednesday 1 February 2023
Beautiful forest snowshoe above Payolle. Didn't see anyone else, but did see couple of wild boar in there. Awesome!
Monday 30 January 2023
Another great day on the piste up at Grand Tourmalet - La Mongie/Barages
Wednesday 25 January 2023
After a suuuuuper warm start to winter... the Pyrenees finally got some snow so it's time to hit the slopes!
Sunday 15 January 2023
It's my birthday & I'll, erm, not be eating for days after this feast! +Cake friend dropped off this arvo. Nom! 
Friday 6 January 2023
Today's beaut ride out West. Shame there's hardly any snow to ski on ATM, but can just about cope with this option
Saturday 31 December 2022
Today's mission accomplished! 21C top of the Soulor. On New Year's Eve! Crazy! Awesome end to 2022. HNY everyone!
Saturday 31 December 2022
Last sunrise of 2022. Plan for today is a ride to foot of snow capped mount behind ridge. Then might have a beer!
Thursday 22 December 2022
Lunch in Koh Samui. No silly... a restaurant named Koh Samui, not the actual island! Nom, nom, nom!
Saturday 17 December 2022
Today's afternoon stroll, few minutes from our front door. Still plenty of autumn beauty here.
Wednesday 16 November 2022
When your plan B looks like this! Col d'Aspin closed for logging so hit up Hourquette d'Ancizan instead. Perfect day!
Sunday 13 November 2022
Today's lunch from the road: Lebanese in Mauvezin. Nice enough, but suspect menu is watered down for French tastes.
Saturday 12 November 2022
Another boulangerie that's new to us, so obliged to try their cakes. Oh no! Pratiwi is clearly distraught too!
Saturday 12 November 2022
Montpezat-de-Quercy. Another lovely little medieval village, with commanding views over the surrounding countryside.
Friday 11 November 2022
Post-ride refreshments in dappled autumn sunshine. Lovely day here. Cheers!
Friday 11 November 2022
Rolling hills & white stone villages. Was hoping to pass some autumnal vineyards but saw more fruit trees today. Doh!
Thursday 10 November 2022
Short walk in Bruniquel. Love off-season tourism, have this beautiful medieval village practically all to ourselves!
Thursday 10 November 2022
Sublime lunch at La Table de Michele, Campsas. Love random finds like this. Lucky we didn't fancy a bottle of wine
Wednesday 9 November 2022
Spotted on today's morning stroll: Wot no Cows? Moooooooo!
Wednesday 2 November 2022
Post-ride refreshments Love this time of year when we can sit on terrace in warm sun & not get burnt to a crisp!
Friday 28 October 2022
In Toulouse for a routine appointment. Never miss a chance to visit fave Indian restaurant here. Nom, nom, nom!
Wednesday 26 October 2022
Waiting for friends. Just the two of us. Feels like a date night from back in the day, if only for a few minutes
Sunday 23 October 2022
Is it just me or is Gateau Basque more prevalent in French part of the Basque region? Either way, these were yum!
Saturday 22 October 2022
Dinner: Octopus, 1kg of steak, cheesecake & nice bottle of Rioja. Spanish sure know how to do meat! Nom, nom, nom!
Saturday 22 October 2022
Today's ride: seemingly endless rolling hills, little villages & a surprisingly busy Tolosa complete with brass band!
Saturday 22 October 2022
Sunrise from above the beach at Orio. It's gonna be a good day!
Friday 21 October 2022
When 'special meat' at lunch turns out to be tripe. Doh! Lucky Asian wife took that & rest of meal was delish. Phew!
Friday 21 October 2022
Cool section of coast road near Ondarroa. Shame about the grey day, should've taken this when we passed earlier. Doh!
Thursday 20 October 2022
Post ride late lunch (late even in Spain!). Rolling hills & coastal views from today's spot & we're only people here.
Thursday 20 October 2022
Road sign said 26% but saw 30% gradient on the Garmin today. Yikes! Beautiful day on the bike all the same
Wednesday 19 October 2022
Walk in Lekeitio. Fancied lunch but no food to be seen, just bars with men sipping white wine. Odd! Nice beach tho
Tuesday 18 October 2022
Lunchtime bargain: 3 courses + beer + coffee for 14E. Generous portions too, now absolutely stuffed! Nom, nom, nom
Tuesday 18 October 2022
Today's ride: Coastal warm up before some brutal inland gradients. Full summer kit. Amazing mid-October conditions!
Monday 17 October 2022
Crossing the little col of Alto de Mandubia on our way to the Basque coast. Big change from the scenery early today!
Monday 17 October 2022
Yesa Reservoir: Sea of the Pyrenees. Sadly seems there's been no 'sea' here for years. Quite surreal landscape today.
