by nickpannaman | Jul 23, 2018 | blog, default
It’s over a month now since Sue and I finished our ride in France. I have been out riding but there has also been a lot of catching up to do at work and at home so compared to an average 65-85 miles per day during May and June it’s been more like 80 miles...
by nickpannaman | Jun 22, 2018 | blog, France | Channel to the Med
58 miles ridden – 2700 feet climbed – temperature 30C The last day of a tour is the best day and the worst day rolled into one. Bodies hurt, minds are numb but the joy of the great outdoors and a camaraderie set aside from normal life and based on a single...
by nickpannaman | Jun 21, 2018 | blog, France | Channel to the Med
50 miles ridden – 4570 feet climbed – temperature 32C. Looking back on today it’s difficult to decide what was the biggest challenge – 23 miles of climbing up, over, across and out of Gorges du Verdon or coping with Asterix Fawlty, our...
by nickpannaman | Jun 20, 2018 | blog, France | Channel to the Med
71 miles ridden – 4600 feet climbed- temperature 32C We woke up to a beautiful day. The sky was clear, the air warm and sweet. At breakfast we were all moving slowly, getting in and out of chairs gingerly, and it was quieter than usual. Mont Ventoux had taken...
by nickpannaman | Jun 19, 2018 | blog, France | Channel to the Med
Here are few more pictures: I did a ‘Froome’ and ran up: This is not quite as it appears. As Sue and Julie approached we were concerned they would stop by the vans and not continue for another 100m to the official finish line so I ran back down to yell at...
