Author Archives: boogkb

12 September. Cool quite windy then hot Was advertised as a very hilly and steep ride from Lectoure but a strong westerly wind was not mentioned.  Pedal down grades that should have been joy rides. QB arrived at the cathedral … Continue reading →

11 September warm and sunny Rest day.  15th century cathedral available elsewhere or on web.  To many this is past the medieval period. Academic wars have been fought for less. Washing at the gas station. Picture sent earlier.  Quite convenient … Continue reading →

September 10, 2010 Early am very Keats, cleared and a lot warmer later. Unclean socks. Still wheezing but not as much. Slacker pilgrim had a great walk yesterday along the Canal between two rivers, Tarn and Garonne, although some confusion … Continue reading →

10 September cool and then warm Gained less than 10 meters over an almost 40km ride but due to steep rolling hills ascended 500 meters. Nice if a bit challenging ride. More medieval villages like St Antoine and Flammens. Both … Continue reading →

9 September.  Cool overcast some sprinkles.                Imagine Cezanne rising a bit late for him and going out with his tools. On his left is the Garonne river.  Then 10 meters of forest and shrub, a paved tow path for … Continue reading →

Sept. 8, 2010; rain, drizzle, sun, not too hot Still wheezing, but less than last week; clean socks! Shout out to greve general! Yesterday there was a national strike, including Post Office (Monday was a “fermeture exceptionnel,” presumably to conserve … Continue reading →

7 September raining and even more raining. QB and I set off in opposite directions this morning. She by the muddy path and I by a nice easy road, which after about 15km climbed straight up at 8% or more … Continue reading →

6 September overcast and some drizzling Perfect bike ride.  Uphill for 8kms rising 100m and then down 115m at the same slow descent.  Finally a short climb into Montcuq with it’s tower built in the 12th to 13th century.  In … Continue reading →

6 September Overcast, very humid, some light dripping A few parts to this post: the ride to Montcuq, QB walk, the fabulous and interesting place we are staying, and comments about the exterior of the buildings. Not very clean socks. … Continue reading →

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