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2015 Giro stage 17

After yesterday’s summit finish at Aprica, Andrea and I sat in traffic for a good while (though it was child’s play by Tour de France traffic standards). In order to reach Lugano, Switzerland, we pretty much drove the stage 17 race route and our jaws were on the floor the entire way, admiring the stunning … Continue reading »

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Tour de France stage 20

I'm sure Périgueux would have been a lovely town to spend a day just strolling around and admiring the stone architecture.   But we had other plans! Belkin and Lampre had set up their vans down by the river.   We really hit the jackpot today as a friend who works at the finish had … Continue reading »

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Tour de France stage 5

The only way I could imagine making the Tour a bigger deal was to bring it to the Mecca of cycling, Belgium, yet the Tour organizers went one step beyond with their course for stage 5. With 9 sections of cobblestones, the stage is essentially a mini Paris-Roubaix and let's not forget Paris-Roubaix's nickname: the … Continue reading »

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Tour du Mont Blanc day 2

Yesterday’s hike concluded with a steep climb up from Trient to Col de la Forclaz. We took a trail rather than hike on the road, but in case you’re wondering what I mean when I say “steep,” Col de la Forclaz is the penultimate climb in this coming Saturday’s stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné. … Continue reading »

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Kiwi cuisine

Have you ever been to a restaurant that specialized in kiwi food? Ok, maybe you've been somewhere that's served New Zealand lamb, but a full menu dedicated to kiwi cuisine? I doubt it. And here's why: the 4 food groups of New Zealand.   1: Meat flavored chips.   2: Tongue   3: Ham (and … Continue reading »

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South Island’s west coast, New Zealand

There were two reasons why I loved the South Island as much as I did: it's basically one huge playground in terms of outdoor fun and I got to share it all with my three steady travel companions, Angela, Corentin, and Guillaume.   Queen Charlotte Trek Hiking and camping 71 kilometers in only mildy rainy … Continue reading »

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Surviving the cycling off season

My beloved peloton looks forward to the end of the year for the same reason I dread it: the off season. While my favorite riders are sleeping in, going on holiday, and allowing their body fat percentage to creep as high as 8%, I'm stuck looking for ways to pass the next 2 months.   … Continue reading »

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Amman, Jordan

I usually try to get out of capital cities as soon as I can: they tend to be loud, busy, crowded, etc. Amman was all of these things but it definitely had its ups, starting with attending the farewell party of my friend's expat son and daughter-in-law (neither of whom I'd met before showing up … Continue reading »

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Wadi Rum, Jordan

I love the desert. I always have. The desert holds mysteries and secrets. Some people think mountains do, but I don't. I think mountains are gorgeous and impressive and I respect them and love the peace I feel when I'm hiking, but there are no great secrets to be revealed in the mountains. I grew … Continue reading »

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World Championships: Elite Men’s ITT

Today was the first day of the World Championships that actually had any degree of a festive atmosphere, to be honest. The elite men's ITT promised to be a big day with several contenders expected to be within striking distance of the coveted rainbow jersey. Since it was going to be such a big day, … Continue reading »

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