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i'm going again in september with my wife and our bikes. last year was provence and the dordogne, this year will be outside toulose and around perpignan. great pics, thanks.
J'ai pris des courses de francais deux ans chaque semaine, mais il reste tres dificil...
J'ai pris des courses de francais deux ans chaque semaine, mais il reste tres dificil...
05-09-07, 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Surferbruce
i'm going again in september with my wife and our bikes. last year was provence and the dordogne, this year will be outside toulose and around perpignan. great pics, thanks.
J'ai pris des courses de francais deux ans chaque semaine, mais il reste tres dificil...
J'ai pris des courses de francais deux ans chaque semaine, mais il reste tres dificil...
05-09-07, 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by botto
Never heard of Lourdes before, have you?
You shoulda done the Hautacam...I can still see Lance dropping Marco on his way to win #2...
05-09-07, 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by roadwarrior
Apparently he has not.
You shoulda done the Hautacam...I can still see Lance dropping Marco on his way to win #2...
You shoulda done the Hautacam...I can still see Lance dropping Marco on his way to win #2...
05-09-07, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Hipcycler
bah....looks old to me.
05-09-07, 07:10 AM
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Thanks for taking the time to put together a truly great post. Given some of the drivel we've seen recently, this is a refreshing and welcome change. Beautiful pictures!
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Originally Posted by blandin
Thanks for taking the time to put together a truly great post. Given some of the drivel we've seen recently, this is a refreshing and welcome change. Beautiful pictures!
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I've got to call them like I see them. Great post, great content, great read. I give it "Two Thumbs Up".
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05-09-07, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by botto
I'm not sure what it is about that second pic, but I really like it. Great shots botto.
05-09-07, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by blandin
I've got to call them like I see them. Great post, great content, great read. I give it "Two Thumbs Up".
05-09-07, 07:41 AM
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I'm sure there will be several reports to the mods, seeing as there was a photo of raw meat, and a wall drawing of a woman caressing a man without a shirt, not to mention a glass of wine.
05-09-07, 10:07 AM
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Ban him again... please!!! Make him ride and take more pics!
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Originally Posted by botto
How's this modern ski-town look to you? You'll be seeing plenty of it on July 25th (it's where stage 16 finishes)
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I remember going through there two years when I climbed this - it is was 120 F that day in Laruns before the climb - extremely hot! The climb is fantastic though, especially once you get up above the town and can see down the valley below from the top!
Thanks for the pictures - they bring back great memories
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Originally Posted by dno
Is this the Ski Town a little over half up the Col d'Aubisque?
I remember going through there two years when I climbed this - it is was 120 F that day in Laruns before the climb - extremely hot! The climb is fantastic though, especially once you get up above the town and can see down the valley below from the top!
Thanks for the pictures - they bring back great memories
I remember going through there two years when I climbed this - it is was 120 F that day in Laruns before the climb - extremely hot! The climb is fantastic though, especially once you get up above the town and can see down the valley below from the top!
Thanks for the pictures - they bring back great memories
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Originally Posted by dno
Is this the Ski Town a little over half up the Col d'Aubisque?
I remember going through there two years when I climbed this - it is was 120 F that day in Laruns before the climb - extremely hot! The climb is fantastic though, especially once you get up above the town and can see down the valley below from the top!
Thanks for the pictures - they bring back great memories
I remember going through there two years when I climbed this - it is was 120 F that day in Laruns before the climb - extremely hot! The climb is fantastic though, especially once you get up above the town and can see down the valley below from the top!
Thanks for the pictures - they bring back great memories
I remember going through there on L'Etape with spectators lining the road clapping. Unfortuantely it felt mostly like pity.
05-09-07, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by cuski
Botto, I'm coming over. I'm staying at your place. Thanks.
Yes, Thanks.
