Wow, I am tired!

Attracting several thousand riders, the Time-Megeve cyclosportive is one of the bigger cycling events in France.

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.

A Very Funny Video.

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High above Lake Annecy - It’s a magnificent and tough climb - and frankly today I suffered near the top.

I am not yet fit or light enough for the July Tour d’Enfer. But at least the injury seems almost OK.

Col de Pierre Carrée is a big climb and easily the highest pass in my vicinity that is currently clear of snow.

The final day of our mini Swiss Alps cycling trip.
We had driven from Gstaad to Villars yesterday - and had to take the long way as the Col de la Croix is still closed due to snow.
But it was our cycling goal, so we decided to have a look from [...]

This is cycling paradise with signed routes everywhere, perfectly surfaced roads up high, and scenery to die for.