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05-21-10, 07:48 AM
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The Luberon Valley is my favorite cycling region in France . Enjoy.. Check out your routing and know what is where, because there is lots to see on a cycle tour.. Don't pass up the hill towns of the Luberon.. Lucky you.. Going to do Mt. Ventoux.. There are 3 routes up the ascent. Difficult, Impossible, and Somewhat difficult.
05-21-10, 09:03 AM
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You have plenty of choice there, enjoy Vaison and its surroundings
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I'll be back in France this summer for a few weeks, then in October I'm moving there for good! In the Midi Pyrenees region north of Toulouse. Can't wait to get back to the good life.
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I'll be visiting Italy -- mostly staying in Cortona, Toscana -- in June/July. I plan to rent a bike in Firenze and do some mellow riding in the hills.
05-21-10, 10:43 AM
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Happy cycling too !
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I just realized the Tour de France will be going right by where I am staying this summer... How cool is that!
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... In this case, nice bike ride, a good view of Le Tour for 2 or 3 hours (This includes the Caravane before the race), and then gently back home ! Sounds like a good plan don't you think ?? You might actually see me on the way !!
05-21-10, 02:53 PM
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I plan to go to the French Alps with 2 friends in the beginning of July. We still don't know where exactly. Last year we stayed in Bourg d'Oisans and then moved to Embrun, it was very nice but we wan't to try some different big climbs. We're from Belgium, so it's not that far...
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I plan to go to the French Alps with 2 friends in the beginning of July. We still don't know where exactly. Last year we stayed in Bourg d'Oisans and then moved to Embrun, it was very nice but we wan't to try some different big climbs. We're from Belgium, so it's not that far...
Have you ever done the Col de l'Iseran, Cormet de Roselend, Saisies, Aravis, Colombiere, Joux Plane and Ramaz ? You should have a go at all these famous climbs further north Otherwise, you should head to the Pyrenees. Do you live in Mons ?
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Hello Fogrider, there are so many things you can do around Mont Ventoux, have a go at the Col de Lure for exemple (1826m), this is not far and this is where Alberto Contador lost the Paris Nice this year, great climb almost as hard as the Ventoux and not as famous, you should have a go ! Col de Perty is relatively easy and a nice ride too, the Tour de France take it often as this is a nice way to commute from the Alps to the Pyrenees ! The other good thing around the Ventoux is that you can find so many quiet roads, very nice place for a familly bike ride, challenging but enjoyable You should visit Vaison La Romaine, Dentelles de Montmirail and have a wine taste around Vacqueras and Gigondas (My favorite red wines !...) Why not riding some of this years's Dauphine Libere, St Paul trois Chateaux - Risoul ... If you need more ideas, give me a shout !
You should visit Vaison La Romaine, Dentelles de Montmirail and have a wine taste around Vacqueras and Gigondas (My favorite red wines !...) Why not riding some of this years's Dauphine Libere, St Paul trois Chateaux - Risoul ... If you need more ideas, give me a shout !
05-22-10, 05:33 AM
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Actually I used to live in Mons but I recently moved to Brussels. It's by far more convenient for my work but riding in that city is awful!
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via the Rocky Mountaineer Rail:
to Banff/Lake Louise:
Where we went just rent some bikes and have some fun!
Then down to Calgary:
To see some friends, get some press passes, and hang out at Sled Island:
https://blog.sledisland.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-6QWp7RBDU
then back home! WOOT! Yeah.... I'm excited! Best birthday present ever!
Okay. Sorry, back to Europe!
05-23-10, 03:12 AM
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Okay, I know it's off the topic, but I'm too excited as we just booked this year's vaca! We officially dubbed it the The Rural Alberta Advantage Vacation Getaway!!! haha! So so excited! We are flying in, hanging out, & then going from Vancouver:
via the Rocky Mountaineer Rail:
Where we went just rent some bikes and have some fun!
Then down to Calgary,
To see some friends, get some press passes, and hang out at Sled Island:
then back home! WOOT! Yeah.... I'm excited! Best birthday present ever!
Okay. Sorry, back to Europe!
via the Rocky Mountaineer Rail:
Where we went just rent some bikes and have some fun!
Then down to Calgary,
To see some friends, get some press passes, and hang out at Sled Island:
then back home! WOOT! Yeah.... I'm excited! Best birthday present ever!
Okay. Sorry, back to Europe!
Have fun xxx
05-23-10, 06:14 AM
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Cheers & sorry again for jumping in your thread! Wasn't worth starting anything new, but wanted to get it out.
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Shame you cannot make it, it would have been wonderfull to visit Canada I am sure But glad to hear that you might finally head for Europe instead ! Where about in Europe would u be going ?
But glad to hear that you might finally head for Europe instead ! Where about in Europe would u be going ?
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Hello, there are so many options from Vaison, please see what I wrote to Fogrider, For example the Montagne de Lure which is what we call the Ventoux's little sister, and many other routes around Vaison. If you enjoy cycling the same routes than the pros, you should have a look at the Paris-Nice race's website (Hosted onto www.letour.com I think, every year they cycle this region from North west to South east and use some quiet roads and passes around the Mont Ventoux, they had a finish at Mt Serein (Just below Mt Ventoux) a few years ago and on top of Pas de La Graille (Montagne de Lure) last year. This year's Dauphine also goes around there on the way to Risoul.
You have plenty of choice there, enjoy Vaison and its surroundings
You have plenty of choice there, enjoy Vaison and its surroundings
05-24-10, 02:17 PM
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05-24-10, 02:26 PM
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I'm heading there in July to win the Tour de France. I need to sign up for the race and could use your help. Also, which company has the cheapest rental cars? I want to rent a Dacia Sandero.
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Hi Ced,
Any recommendations for a road bike hire/rental in Morzine? Most places only seem to carry mountain bikes.
Thx.
Any recommendations for a road bike hire/rental in Morzine? Most places only seem to carry mountain bikes.
Thx.
05-24-10, 03:28 PM
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When specifically will you be there during the summer? I am planning to come in mid to late august.
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going with the wife and kids to bike and hike on Sardinia next month. Should be fun - first time for the kids to be doing longer rides (20-40 miles) so will see if they end up in the sag van!
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If you need some help, please let me know
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