Photos: Ariege Pyrenees - Col de la Core and more
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Photos: Ariege Pyrenees - Col de la Core and more
In our opinion, different but just as good as the High Pyrenees. You be the judge:
https://www.steephill.tv/galleries/2005/ariege-pyrenees/
Three reports down, two to go...
enjoy.
https://www.steephill.tv/galleries/2005/ariege-pyrenees/
Three reports down, two to go...
enjoy.
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Do you realize how many fantasy rides and desktop backgrounds you've provided me?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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You do an incredible job, wow! Other than the cool temps I'd say this trip is bike heaven. One lane roads, little or no traffic, awesome scenery. Can't beat it.
10-29-05, 05:59 PM
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oh man,
Is it ok to hate you? Becasue I most definetly do!
Is it ok to hate you? Becasue I most definetly do!
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Originally Posted by GrannyGear
Do you realize how many fantasy rides and desktop backgrounds you've provided me?
Thanks!
Thanks!
10-30-05, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by hi565
oh man,
Is it ok to hate you? Becasue I most definetly do!
Is it ok to hate you? Becasue I most definetly do!
10-30-05, 07:26 PM
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I can see the town where I grew-up on this map. Now I feel home-sick. 
10-30-05, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Cycliste
I can see the town where I grew-up on this map. Now I feel home-sick.
10-31-05, 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by steephill
Are you serious? Well don't keep it secret... what town are you referring to. We took lots of pictures, maybe your old house is in the background somewhere! I could also ask you why you left but I won't. Probably the usual 'bored small town kid leaves for great job in the big smoke' story.
I actually left for the green pastures of Ireland, no great job in the big smoke' story rightaway but later yes in Dublin then Boston, long story..
So, are you still over there or back in the States? What is your next destination?
10-31-05, 07:26 AM
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Great report and pics, thanks!
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10-31-05, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Cycliste
Not really on your route, I was refering to the first map: between the two towns of Mauvezin and Grenade-sur-Garonne, a village called Cadours. I know fairly well the areas you are describing, nice report and great pictures!
I actually left for the green pastures of Ireland, no great job in the big smoke' story rightaway but later yes in Dublin then Boston, long story..
So, are you still over there or back in the States? What is your next destination?
I actually left for the green pastures of Ireland, no great job in the big smoke' story rightaway but later yes in Dublin then Boston, long story..
So, are you still over there or back in the States? What is your next destination?
We came back at the beginnng of October. We stopped in Toronto, my hometown before returning to Berkeley. The next trip is Hawaii in December. So there will be upcoming photo reports from cottage country north of Toronto and the Big Island.
10-31-05, 02:07 PM
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Wait a minute, you two computer programmer and professor of cell biology, aren't you supposed to do any work now and then? 
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Absolutely gorgeous pix! Well done!
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Originally Posted by Cycliste
Wait a minute, you two computer programmer and professor of cell biology, aren't you supposed to do any work now and then?
I'm, on the other hand, a bit of slanker in comparison.
11-01-05, 10:55 AM
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Wow how nice .... beats the flats here in Florida.
11-01-05, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 80vette
Wow how nice .... beats the flats here in Florida.
When I get around to it, I'll post pictures from our Florida/Georgia/SC trip from last December.
cheers.
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Originally Posted by trayer350
Were you hassled by poseurs on Litespeeds there?
Let me prempt any Schwinn jokes by first saying that Schwinn didn't make a single component on the bike. It's simply a Reynolds 853 frame painted with the Schwinn logo hence the reason why I got a good deal on it 5 1/2 years ago.
It's now my touring bike.
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I can't possibly explain to you exactly how jealous I am. I so desperately want to be in those mountains.
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11-01-05, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by geneman
I can't possibly explain to you exactly how jealous I am. I so desperately want to be in those mountains.
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11-01-05, 09:05 PM
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If the words do come to you then you should them write down and enter the Win A Trip to Mont Ventoux contest.
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Originally Posted by geneman
Halfway done with my 200 word essay already. Thanks for the link. Now, how would I break it to my non-riding wife that she's gotta stay home to watch the kids?
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