RECOVERED

Bikes and mountains

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July 10th 2007
After completing the endurance ride up Mont Ventoux back in 2004, the time feels right to have another shot at a second conquest. It took well over 2 and half hours last time however this time, with some new technology, a new bike, I hope to gain the summit (6000 ft more or less) in slightly less. Though the primary objective is simply to get to the top of the 23 km haul without stopping. My new ... read more

Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more