Monday 2 October 2023
Short but steep hike through mostly shady forest to Passerelle d'Holzarte. Cool suspension bridge over a deep gorge.
Sunday 1 October 2023
Port de Larrau into Spain. 26km climb back to France (Pierre Saint-Martin) was fun: 37C max! 
Awesome day out! 
Saturday 30 September 2023
Today's view from the road... say no more!
Saturday 30 September 2023
Another sublime lunch at Auberge d'Ahusquy. Yes, you correctly counted drinks followed by 4 courses! Nom! 
Friday 22 September 2023
TFI Friday! Cheers everyone, have a great weekend!
Saturday 16 September 2023
End of summer high peaks ride: Cirque de Troumouse, Barrage des Gloriettes & Col de Tentes. Awesome rugged beauty!
Wednesday 13 September 2023
So lucky to have this super cute new neighbour. Also lucky she hasn't learnt to roll in the mud like mama yet!
Tuesday 12 September 2023
Lunch at Lou Bigourdan. Cheers! Spot the off menu dessert. Tiramisu was fantastic too, mind. Best to try both, ja?
Sunday 10 September 2023
Today's ride: Round & up East side of Col de Beyrede, mostly in beautiful shady forests. Bit crowded up top mind!
Monday 21 August 2023
Bit misty on this morning's stroll. Love me some sunburst action 
Wednesday 9 August 2023
Today's ride: Lac du Tech & the (relative) wilderness above. Beautiful stuff.
Friday 28 July 2023
Working on shades positioning. How's this? Feeling great, new fastest time climbing Col d'Aspin! #OlderIsStronger?
Sunday 23 July 2023
Another day in cycling paradise What passes for a picnic when you have to carry it up Col du Tourmalet Cheers?!
Monday 17 July 2023
Appero time is a little different when last night's guests didn't quiet finish the bubbly. Well - someone has to!
Monday 10 July 2023
Pratiwi very happy to meet pigs on our walk today. Pigs equally interested. Who is more excited to eat who though?
Sunday 9 July 2023
Stopping to chat with the neighbours on this morning's misty walk.
Thursday 6 July 2023
July mode engaged! After tapping out 100km+ on the TdF route this morning time to relax & see how the pros do it.
Thursday 6 July 2023
TdF Tourmalet day. Great atmosphere. No rain but maybe not so later? Loving my #FullyPro sunny placement - LOL!
Tuesday 27 June 2023
Lunch @ Centre Routier l'Imprevu. 5 courses for 14.50. Very nice, esp. the cheese board. Must be bargain of the trip!
Tuesday 27 June 2023
Viaduc de Chapeauroux (& matching bridge we crossed). Impressive structures for a tiny village in middle of nowhere!
Tuesday 27 June 2023
Passing through Haute-Loire. Beautiful rolling hills & friendly natives. Am sure French farmers think we are mad!
Monday 26 June 2023
Alpe d'Huez: super famous cycling climb but village not v.pretty. Luckily return via Villard-Reculas is spectacular!
Sunday 25 June 2023
This evening's episode of 'random goodies from the local patisserie': Blueberry & creme tart thing. Yummy!
Sunday 25 June 2023
Sunshine: check! Pool: check! Snow-capped mountains behind us: check! Smiles: check! Almost feels like a holiday!
Sunday 25 June 2023
Rest stop overlooking Lac de Grand Maison on the Western side of Col du Glandon. Looking nice and full thankfully.
Sunday 25 June 2023
Col pics sans velo? Avec femme will have to do Came up North side on super tiny road - defo by bike next time!
Saturday 24 June 2023
Huge ride to Arpettaz/Crest Voland/Aravis/Croix Fry. Charcuterie lunch. Beer above Lake Annecy to finish. Magic day!
Friday 23 June 2023
Today's ride: social spin up Col de la Forclaz, which means... snack stop! Ham & cheese galettes all round - nom!
Thursday 22 June 2023
Camping by Lake Annecy. Bit grey on arrival but remnants of today's storm look cool blowing over peaks on other side.
Thursday 22 June 2023
Obligatory, 'seek out Asian food whenever in a town larger than we are used to' lunch photo. Yin Ba, Annecy. Nom!
Thursday 22 June 2023
Quick (& damp) look Annecy old town. Part of a good tourist pic is making busy places look calm & it's only June!
Thursday 22 June 2023
Park in central Annecy at lunchtime? No chance! But let's have a look. Arrived just as this spot was vacated. Lucky!
Tuesday 20 June 2023
Passing Geneva so went looking for a good curry house. 'Bollywood' just over the border in Gaillard. Nom, nom, nom
Tuesday 20 June 2023
Short stroll this morning by the shores of Lake Geneva. A dip might have been tempting last night, but not right now!
Sunday 18 June 2023
What passes for small snack when you burnt 4400kcal on the last ride: croissant stuffed with Lindor. Yes, I had 2!
Sunday 18 June 2023
We were given free public transport passes in Switzerland, so on our last day here used on cable car to Hasliberg
Saturday 17 June 2023
Dream day on the bike: Grimsel Pass. Furka Pass. Susten Pass. Blue skies. Lakes. Snow. 121km. 3476m vertical. Yowza!
Friday 16 June 2023
Lunch stop by Lake Brienz - on our way to Innertkirchen. Thankfully having more luck with Swiss weather this year
Friday 16 June 2023
Swiss supermarket find: something wrapped in bacon wrapped in beef. They had me at 'wrapped in bacon' Nom!
Thursday 15 June 2023
Back into Wengen to catch the train 'home' to our camping. Some particularly well kept gardens here. Beautiful place.
Thursday 15 June 2023
Obligatory, 'hiking past cows in Switzerland' shots
Thursday 15 June 2023
Heading back downhill now. Back through more beautiful forest. First time I've seen purple pine cones!
Thursday 15 June 2023
Lunch with a view... nom, nom, nom
Thursday 15 June 2023
Out of the forest to spectacular views down the Lauterbrunnen valley. Another amazing Swiss hiking experience!
Thursday 15 June 2023
Hiking above Wengen & Lauterbrunnen (Switzerland). What a day!
Thursday 15 June 2023
Heading out of Wengen on a little hike today. Up into the forest for the first leg...
Thursday 15 June 2023
Random shots from train window on the ride between Lauterbrunnen & Wengen (and back).
Wednesday 14 June 2023
Sunset stroll by Lake Thun on another beautiful evening. Wow!
Wednesday 14 June 2023
Rest stop by Lake Thun. Enjoying coffee & cake while admiring the view.
Wednesday 14 June 2023
Scenic detour above Lake Thun. Normally I'd ride roads like this but today snail does the work saving legs for later.
