Wednesday 18 October 2023
Coconut eating squirrels next to Sanur beach. Despite it being a super touristy spot they're still very timid. Awww.
Wednesday 18 October 2023
Breakfast treats from beach side food cart & warung. Chicken bun & roll then pork satay, soup & sambal. Hit the spot!
Wednesday 18 October 2023
Sunrise jog along Sanur beach. I'm not really a runner, but if you're gonna do it guess there are worse spots! 
Tuesday 17 October 2023
Family dinner at Warung Blanjong. Waaay too fancy to call itself a warung TBH but great food so we'll let them off
Tuesday 17 October 2023
Away from touristy seafront cafes: lunch of 'nasi campur bali' (rice, egg, chicken, veggies & sambal) Nom! 
Tuesday 17 October 2023
Morning stroll at Sanur Beach. Few clues we're in Bali - cos going on voices here you'd think it was 'straya mate!
Monday 16 October 2023
Hot & humid out so why bother changing? Satay/tempe/fried chicken (where's my rice?!) & Bintang. Welcome to Bali!
Monday 16 October 2023
Almost there... feeling remarkably chipper despite 30 hours without sleep!
Monday 16 October 2023
Sitting on the floor of an airport lounge at 1:15am... and they say there's no glamour in flying these days
Sunday 15 October 2023
First long haul flight in 8 years! Started well with apperos & dinner, although you know how these things go...
Sunday 15 October 2023
Obligatory 'time to kill in an airport' shots. This is Toulouse - I don't mind it here TBH. Nice sun & shadows.
Friday 13 October 2023
Seems like last day of summer riding weather here. Once past a bit of traffic was beautiful up at Lac d'Estaing! 
Wednesday 11 October 2023
Today's ride: possibly last Tourmalet of the season? Looking a bit autumnal despite 34C max temp. Crazy hot October!
Monday 9 October 2023
Today's ride: home sweet home! 
Friday 6 October 2023
Obligatory beach ride-by, Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Nice, but getting out of here through traffic chaos is 'interesting'
Thursday 5 October 2023
Coastal start today then a few inland cols, which while only babies still got me above the clouds. Always special.
Thursday 5 October 2023
Chipirons (baby squid), xistorra (Basque sausage) in honey sauce, croquettes & moule frite. Beer & sangria. Nom!
Thursday 5 October 2023
Coastal sunset vibes, Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Wednesday 4 October 2023
Short hike to Mirador de Zamariain... what a view! This area of Spain a bit reminiscent of Aussie Blue Mountains
Tuesday 3 October 2023
Lunch at Restaurant Orialde, Ochagavia. Nice rustic vibe here. Dessert a stand out - love Spanish cheesecake. Nom!
Tuesday 3 October 2023
On this morning's ride... dreamy descent from Alto de Las Coronas. Autumn conditions don't get much better!
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.
