Sunday 18 October 2015
Lunch at Asador Llorente, Potes. Yum! And most of these dishes are entrées! We all left feeling a little stuffed! 
Sunday 18 October 2015
After 6 months of living in the snail we have a break this week. Miss it already, but view from the bedroom helps! 
Saturday 17 October 2015
Rode up to Puerto San Glorio today. Wasn't going to but weather came good. Down to short jersey on the climb! #Toasty
Friday 16 October 2015
In Basque country & unseasonably chilly this morning. Google says 4° out & today will be between 7 & 18. 4: now a number between 7 & 18!
Thursday 15 October 2015
Sunset above Zarautz. Say no more!
Thursday 15 October 2015
Mine worth billions commits measly $1m to environment. Bet it weasels out of 'strict' conditions too! #Embarrasment http://t.co/QqD6WhTFtJ
Thursday 15 October 2015
Beautiful rolling hills inland from San Sebastian. Aside from the main road to get here wonderful riding 
Thursday 15 October 2015
Hola España! Not a bad spot nor day for a first Spanish encounter. May they all be as sunny & picturesque as this!
Tuesday 13 October 2015
Great 3 course lunch in Nay. Cold meats plate, steak, amazing potatoes & crème brûlée for 12.90€ Can't think why we like it here!
Monday 12 October 2015
The valley near Gazost (French Pyrenees). Last time I was here, was on the bike & saw a couple of deer. Lovely place.
Sunday 11 October 2015
Just wondering in the hills above Pierrefitte-Nestalas on an Autumn day. Love the Pyrenees!
Saturday 10 October 2015
Stunning riding above Gavarnie today, on 40km climb to Col de Tentes! Final 11km is HC in it's own right! #Broken
Friday 9 October 2015
Relaxing in late aftenoon sun above Pierrefitte-Nestalas. Some tricky decisions to be made come morning! Hmmmmm 
Friday 9 October 2015
Lunch at Auberge Le Bouic on a lovely sunny day in the mountains. Great food here too. Nom, nom, nom!
Friday 9 October 2015
Sunrise walk into Lourdes along the river Gave. Chilly but beautiful. Brrrrrr...
Thursday 8 October 2015
We're having lunch in a Chinese place in Lourdes. Religious guy next to us dressed in full on white robes. He's sipping Leffe. Good choice!
Tuesday 6 October 2015
All you can eat buffet in French hypermarket. 15€ for both of us. Think I'm going to explode! No pics as my plate presentation very poor
Tuesday 6 October 2015
Yes it's absolutely a mental health problem! You'd have to be mental to have guns anywhere near kids! #AsylumUSA http://t.co/Xz6PpVDK9C
Monday 5 October 2015
@realDonaldTrump says shootings are "mental health problem" Question: in an asylum do patients use kitchen knives or are they locked away?
Monday 5 October 2015
Flogged myself up Hautacam in the rain. Reward was PR ~1min faster than 2012 time Still around 15 mins behind pro groupetto though 
Saturday 3 October 2015
View down to Arreau as we drive the Col d'Aspin. The clouds rolled over as we climbed so was a bit nippy up the top!
Saturday 3 October 2015
Moving on from Loudenvielle. Shame to leave when the sun is shining like this, but we do have vague plans you know!
Friday 2 October 2015
So, guns make you safer at home? But what if an intruder has one too & uses it more often? Maybe fighting with foam hammers would be better?
Thursday 1 October 2015
Driving over Col de Peyresourde. Not as fun as the bike, but yeah, you can still appreciate the view I guess!
Thursday 1 October 2015
Hike up to Lac d'Oô. Lovely autumn colours & beautiful views. Pratiwi being brave with the locals too. Mooooo!
Tuesday 29 September 2015
Climbed up Port de Balès. 19kms that just get steeper & steeper! It's lovely! Descent to Luchon even more so!
Monday 28 September 2015
The doctor says a horrible illness is coming to you, but it can be avoided with a few changes. What moron would ignore this?! #ClimateChange
Monday 28 September 2015
#UCI2015 final km: did @blingmatthews tell @simongerrans, "I'm 100% sure it's mine! GO!" If not, nothing to complain about. @Bradley_McGee?
Sunday 27 September 2015
If you recorded men's #UCI2015 & maybe thinking to skip to the end, don't! Unbelievable racing all the way. OK, maybe jump to 90km to go!
Sunday 27 September 2015
Little 'recovery' ride this morning Climbed Portillion to Spain then Peyresourde. Love, love, love the Pyrenees!
Saturday 26 September 2015
We have arrived! Port de Bales, Peyragudes, Portillon, Peyresourde, Superbagneres climbs all start right here. Bring on the vertical!
Saturday 26 September 2015
Need some sugar post ride? French apple pastry thing not sweet enough? Drizzle it with honey That's better!
Saturday 26 September 2015
Today meant to be all DH from half way so smashed up Mente & Aspet. Imagine my joy finding 2 more cols after that!
Friday 25 September 2015
Instead of embracing new tech Aus govs prove they are just puppets for big business it would hurt & ban it! Shameful! http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2015/0...
Thursday 24 September 2015
French sunflower fields in Autumn. So sad 
Nice little ride in this area all the same.
Thursday 24 September 2015
Breakfast by the river Tarn, at Moissac. Nom, nom, nom... best get the bike out! Lucky it's a beautiful day!
Monday 21 September 2015
Morning job: strip/clean/rebuild drivetrain. Satisfying, but took ages due to use of 'extreme' lube. Yes, have something lighter to use now!
Sunday 20 September 2015
Post stroll, pre-dinner drinks in last of the afternoon sun. Very nice choice by our gracious host. Cheers!
Sunday 20 September 2015
Stroll along the coast around Cancale. Past local festivities. Oysters everywhere! Don't worry, we had some later
Saturday 19 September 2015
Paranoia in Europe: Germany checking cars entering from France. French 'border control' stopped us at motorway toll point miles from border!
Thursday 17 September 2015
OMG! Walking back into a French hypermarket after months away is, as Pratiwi said, "Heaven!" Sooooo muuuuuch goooood foooood. Dribble!
Thursday 17 September 2015
As a teen I put a ticking box of wires in classroom cupboard. Everyone found it hilarious (teacher aside). No worldwide headlines though!
Wednesday 16 September 2015
Just 'dropped in' to friends in Germany & completely spoiled again. Thank you guys, best pork ever! Nom, nom, nom!
Tuesday 15 September 2015
Overcast & chilly in Odenwald, but out for nice loop anyway. Rolling hills mean nothing flat here. Great cycling
Monday 14 September 2015
Felt guilty skipping Sweden on our trip so... Swedish lunch somewhere more ubiquitous to make up for it!
Saturday 12 September 2015
Dropped into a Dutch bakery. Just a sample of the wares we picked up... Nom, nom, nom!
Saturday 12 September 2015
We got lost walking in the centre of Maastricht this morning. Which was actually a bonus as it's such a lovely place to wonder around
Friday 11 September 2015
Feeding deer at Castle De Haar. They were loving acorns that we collected from an Oak tree just out of their reach.
Friday 11 September 2015
Visit to Castle De Haar, Netherlands. Immaculately restored and kept, it's just beautiful.
