Biking in Basque Country (Part 1)

In September 2009, we took a TGV from Lorraine to Biarritz and started our bike touring trip in the Northern Basque Country. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Basque_Country We rode south to St Jean de Luz and then inland through beautiful villages (Ainhoa, Espelette, St Jean Pied de Port). We saw many pilgrims going to Santiago ...

Updated: Oct 28, 2009 2:59pm PST

Biking in Spain (Part 2)

Since the weather prediction in the French Pyrenees didn't look, we decided to cross over to Spain and explore some beautiful and remote villages in the Navarre & High Aragon regions (Ochagavia, Anso, Hecho...) Unfortunately, we didn't get the views that we were hoping for but we still had a wonderful time and met very welcoming people. ...

Updated: Oct 28, 2009 3:03pm PST

Route des Cols (Part 3)

After a wonderful adventure in Spain, we decided to cross the Pyrenees (Col du Pourtalet: 1794m) into France and to follow the famous Route des Cols (itinerary for Tour de France & Raid Pyreneen). We spent an extra day in Laruns in order to take the Petit Train d'Artouste (2000m). Day 1: Col d'Aubisque (1709m) & Col du Soulor (1474m) ht ...

Updated: Nov 19, 2009 6:16pm PST

Almost to the Mer Mediterranee (Part 4)

After a rest day in Luchon to celebrate Dave's birthday (Sept 26), we continued our epic adventure with easier climbs (Col de Portet d'Aspet, Col de la Core, Col de Port). Are we going to make it to the Mer Mediterranee? Sadly, Dave got sick in Tarascon sur Ariege and we didn't have enough time to complete our challenge. Can't wait to ...

Updated: Nov 19, 2009 11:19pm PST