Thursday 28 August 2025
Stephen Murphy, Lutemaker. Coolest workshop ever!
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Beers at the foot of Mt Ventoux, but no ride due to rain 
A delicious dinner followed. Thanks for having us guys 
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Road trip lunch @ Le Printemps d'Asie (Carcassonne). Nom, nom, nom! 
Tuesday 26 August 2025
After telling a friend I'd bring some beers over, ended up here: our local microbrewery. Went down great! Cheers! 
Sunday 24 August 2025
When wife says we have to go to an event wearing red & blue. Looking classy in Decathlon soccer shirts!? 
Tuesday 19 August 2025
Dinner @ Le 28. Or 'the last super' as Phil put it. Safe travels mate, it's been great fun showing you around!
Tuesday 19 August 2025
Apperos @ Chez Harwood with old mates. Cheers!
Tuesday 19 August 2025
Misty Borderes, Soulor & Aubisque. Doh! But it's an adventure! Plus a well deserved burger on final descent. Nom!
Monday 18 August 2025
Hourquette d'Ancizan & Col d'Aspin in the sun! Don't mind the cloudy valley beyond - gonna call this a success!
Monday 18 August 2025
Slight change in the weather today! Let's go try & find some sunshine...
Sunday 17 August 2025
Recovery drinks after baking on the bike half of the day Even Pratiwi got in on the act! Cheers!
Sunday 17 August 2025
Early start under red, hazy skies today yet still 37C as we crested the Tourmalet! Congrats to Phil on his 1st time!
Saturday 16 August 2025
Look familiar? But not quite as nerdy as last time... this is just how some people plan a bike ride!
Saturday 16 August 2025
When a buddy from Sydney flies in... let's go to the bike shop for lunch... as you do! Cheers!
Thursday 14 August 2025
Post-walk lunch @ Le Refuge, Payolle. Nom, nom, nom!
Thursday 14 August 2025
Morning stroll to Lac d'Arou with Gavin & Pratiwi. Very nice up here away from the current heatwave!
Thursday 14 August 2025
After the old trunk of this oak died in spring, regrowth has shot up. From nothing to this in just the last 6 weeks!
Friday 8 August 2025
Admiring view from the Col du Couraduque after just setting #PR up the climb. Bit toasty today but feeling good!
Thursday 7 August 2025
Out & about so trying Lunch @ Kaeng Thai, Tarbes. A bit basic, but friendly staff & the food is tasty. Nom!
Wednesday 6 August 2025
Just for a change, no big cols today Views of the rolling hills from Col des Palomieres.
Sunday 3 August 2025
In BdB for a social event so dinner @ La Fontaine after. Nice summer atmosphere this eve & that grub hit the spot!
Sunday 3 August 2025
Bit clearer than last time I was up here! Great little spin to work up an appetite...
Wednesday 23 July 2025
Car free day cloud surfing at the Col du Tourmalet. Collecting a lot of it on my arms on the way up!
Tuesday 22 July 2025
First mow in weeks, but can't bring myself to cut all these 'weeds' the wildlife seems to love. Few weeks in 'em yet!
Monday 21 July 2025
Mad sunset this evening! #NoFilter
Monday 21 July 2025
Cool TdF themed cake box from a local patisserie. Sorry, no pics of contents - they were gone in a flash! Nom!
Monday 21 July 2025
Big ride today, too many climbs to mention! Penultimate was Hospice de France (actually a bar!) Beautiful & brutal
Saturday 19 July 2025
Sunset garden party @ friends. Few drinks, nibbles, live music, mountain of dessert. Good times. Thx for having us
Saturday 19 July 2025
TdF day Tourmalet! Amazing atmosphere & just so good riding through the crowds with so many other fans. Love it!
Thursday 17 July 2025
TdF Soulor+Borderes but no Hautacam due to crowds. Still great day out & home in time to see live with a cold one
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Anniversary lunch. Don't worry - the French obsession with midday dining means we still got home for TdF coverage!
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Lawn struggling with heat so not cut in weeks. Wildflowers appeared which our Goldfinches seem to love & I like that!
Sunday 13 July 2025
Double rainbow above home. 20mins later - sky an amazing red colour & Pic du Midi just visible behind the same. Cool!
Friday 11 July 2025
Today's ride: Spandelles & obligatory banana stop top of Soulor, where I only just resisted the urge for a nap!
Thursday 10 July 2025
Short morning stroll around Roquebrun.
Wednesday 9 July 2025
Dinner with sis & my nieces... beach-shack vibes, erm, without the beach
Sunday 6 July 2025
Kindof dressed up for a friend's BBQ. Quick, take a photo as this doesn't happen often!
Friday 4 July 2025
Tourmalet again today, because, why not?! Just for a change though, here's a nice fountain I stopped for water at
Thursday 3 July 2025
New derailleur hanger day! Probably got another 80,000km in it, but cheap to replace so why risk it?
Wednesday 2 July 2025
Our visiting family went home last night... normal service is resumed What a day up the Col du Tourmalet!
Tuesday 1 July 2025
Drive home via Aubisque & Soulor. Saying hi to some very fluffy donkeys. Also think there might be a storm coming!
Tuesday 1 July 2025
Lunch @ Le Saint Pierre, Nay. Not usually a massive fan of seafood, but... Wow, this place was amazing!!
Tuesday 1 July 2025
The very impressive Grottes de Betharram. Olds did well with all the steps & we all enjoyed the coolness down here
Monday 30 June 2025
Little relaxation by Lac d'Estaing. And saying hello to a few fury (erm... hairy?) locals
Monday 30 June 2025
Messing about at Pont d'Espagne with the olds...
Monday 30 June 2025
Cascade de Cerisey. Pretty cool for a waterfall right by the road & the olds certainly seemed impressed!
Monday 30 June 2025
Spectacular lunch @ l'Abri du Benques. It's has been on my list forever... won't wait so long before the next visit!
Sunday 29 June 2025
Saint-Savin & the val de Gave from that unnamed lookout on the D13. You know the one!
Sunday 29 June 2025
Little stroll to Lac des Especieres & some other faffing about near the Col de Tentes.
Sunday 29 June 2025
Lunch @ L'Etape du Berger. Lovely cooling breeze up here. Lots of vultures & other sights that kept us entertained!
