I am making good use of the mountain behind me so far this year.

The Cyclotour du Léman has several thousand people cycling around Lake Geneva.

There is also a mountain route through the Juras (only about 160 people) and since I circled the lake last year, this year I chose “La Montagnarde.”

As May comes to an end, it’s pretty clear that achieving this year’s challenge will in fact be “challenging.”

Anyone that has ridden with me, knows that one of their duties is to photograph me in front of any interesting sign. Here’s a little collection of some signs seen along the way. And at the bottom, a slide show of “signs from the top.”

A CHALLENGE to Martin, Barry, Eric (and anyone else):

Come join me on June 29th for La Grand Bo cyclosportif from Le Grand-Bornand.

Famous for the eponymous cheese, Beaufort is one of the best bases for fabulous climbs in the north French Alps.

First, let me be clear, I am fine (although you’ll notice that my sunglasses weren’t as lucky). The Doctor said that it’s OK for people to now mock me.

Martin was looking a LOT sexier than usual on today’s ride. More specifically, his new Pinarello Prince is hot!

But don’t tell Janet.

The plan was to cycle up Col de la Joux Verte.

I knew the road was still closed, but it’s been so warm we thought with mountain bikes that we’d be OK.

That’s Doreen, my wife, running the Berne Grand Prix.

It’s called “The most beautiful 10 miles in the world!”