Saturday 19 October 2024
More random sightseeing: autumn forests and saying hi... erm... moooooo!... to cattle at the Col d'Aspin.
Tuesday 23 April 2024
Hang on, wasn't it 35C here last week? Now it's snowing at home! Just crazy weather... that will become the norm? 
Thursday 11 January 2024
Driving up to the local ski station & changing boots in backseat of the car. Got this routine down pretty good now 
Sunday 24 December 2023
Sunrise stroll at Sarrat de Gaye. Forgot to scowl when asked to wear a silly hat. Must be going soft! 
Merry Xmas!
Sunday 17 December 2023
Today's ride: Col d'Aspin in the snow, under blue skies. Beautiful conditions!
Saturday 17 June 2023
Dream day on the bike: Grimsel Pass. Furka Pass. Susten Pass. Blue skies. Lakes. Snow. 121km. 3476m vertical. Yowza!
Monday 17 April 2023
Tourmalet today. Not quite as impressive as last year, but surprising depth given how pants the ski season has been!
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!
Wednesday 8 December 2021
When friends drop round with festive beer. Oh go on then... just the one! Meal wasn't bad either. Fun times 
Friday 16 April 2021
Beautiful La Peyre & Croix de Beliou. Sunny but 0C with 60kph wind & snowfields. To think I almost wore shorts!
Tuesday 12 January 2021
Garage scrap snow-shovel challenge: bamboo, ply & cable ties a success, but enhancements coming in v0.2 next year
Monday 11 January 2021
Snowshoeing practically from our doorstep. We often walk up here, but snow takes things up a notch. So beautiful!
Thursday 7 January 2021
Today's ride: found a deer trapped by wire fence so helped it escape & run off hopefully unscathed. PS: was nippy!
Wednesday 6 January 2021
Great day on the snow with the ladies. Raquettes with a picnic stop. Absolutely beautiful parcours at the Couraduque!
Wednesday 20 May 2020
Hike Col de Moulata to Hourquette d'Ouscouaou & snowline - ahem - Spectacular views. Picnic. Sunny perfection!
Monday 30 March 2020
Bit of snow this morning... all gone by lunchtime But what a beautiful walk it made for before then!
Monday 30 March 2020
Beautiful snowy morning here... best get out quick and enjoy it where it lasts!
Saturday 11 January 2020
Snowy sunset from the 'office'. Not sure how I get any 'work' done!
Friday 30 March 2018
Stormy morning yet catching a glimpse of hillside through thick cloud. Always beautiful no matter what the weather
Monday 19 March 2018
Amazing snowy sunset. Not bad for mid-March!
Monday 12 February 2018
This is the little village over the valley from us - Ossun-ez-Angles). In the snow... erm... durh!
Sunday 3 December 2017
Brrrrrr... bit snowy this morning! Looks nice though!
Friday 1 December 2017
Worry not, the snail is fully winterised & toasty inside... honest! No really, it is! 
#HymerIgloo #SkiSeason
Thursday 27 April 2017
Hmmmmmmm... bit of a cold snap in Europe. Lucky it's only going to last couple of days!
Monday 24 April 2017
Nothing like first Tourmalet of the year to clear the effects of a weekend of slight excess Lovely day for it!
Wednesday 18 January 2017
Driving up to La Mongie after fresh snowfall. 4x4 on snow tyres is pretty impressive here. Feels like a normal day
Saturday 14 January 2017
Random views from the local roads we travel almost daily. Ever changing mountain scenery never disappoints!
Friday 13 January 2017
Pratiwi didn't want to go for a short stroll today, but after being talking into it, turns out it was fun!
Friday 13 January 2017
Looks like there's been a nearby accident involving a truck of icing sugar & it's blown all over the place!
Monday 19 December 2016
Lac de Gaube. Frozen. Wow! View aside, sound of the ice popping & cracking echoing around was absolutely incredible!
Monday 19 December 2016
So... the alternate walking route from Pont d'Espagne up to Lac de Gaube. Almost as pretty as the summer path?
Monday 19 December 2016
Stroll at Pont d'Espagne: But 10m in & we found path covered in thick ice. No crampons so time to find another way!
Monday 28 November 2016
Afternoon stroll: Col de Beyrede to ridge above. Just made snow line. Spectacular & one of the best short walks here!
Sunday 18 September 2016
First snow of the season fell on the Pic du Midi couple days back & more yesterday by the looks. #ViewFromOurDoorstep
Wednesday 4 May 2016
First Tourmalet ascent of the year. Last 3km closed to cars, but not bikes! As usual, sucks to be a car driver!
Tuesday 26 April 2016
When in Provence... 3° up top + 70kph wind chill equals completely numb fingers on the descent. Fun times!
Sunday 24 January 2016
Views of today's ride. Unseasonably warm so popped up the Col du Soulor - as you do Nice snowy view at the top!
Saturday 19 December 2015
Today's ride in glorious sunshine: Col du Tourmalet. Well... as much as was possible. Didn't bring my skis!
Saturday 5 December 2015
Live segments test at Hautacam. Verdict: Absolute torture! Spectacular day: wearing shorts & just 2 layers up top!
Tuesday 24 November 2015
Crisp morning here! Walking into the village for a look around.
Monday 24 August 2015
Tourist road 520 from Røldalsvatnet (lake way below the hairpins) to Sauda. Almost got blown over taking last shots!
Sunday 23 August 2015
Rest of today's ride (Hildal to Hara): Stunning mountain pass left traffic free as main road now runs in a tunnel!
Friday 7 August 2015
At least Pratiwi dressed for the conditions! Nice shoes!
Friday 7 August 2015
Crossing the highest mountain pass in Norway. Snow & iceberg strew lakes abound. And this is the middle of summer!
Wednesday 29 July 2015
Rode from fjord 1,500m up to Dalsnibba, where on a clear day should be able to see the start. Not today, too misty
Monday 21 January 2013
Passing through Lincoln so stopped by the cathedral. Unlike most over in France there's no free entry here though
Sunday 20 January 2013
Oh no... not another pub lunch! This time it's Barton's Mill. And a snowy stroll by the river after. Nice!
