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July 14th 2017
Published: July 20th 2017
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I’m still in France, waiting for the Chinese Immigration Bureau to deliver the work visa I’ve been waiting for (50 days already…) to get back to Beijing. For Bastille Day, I followed my parents on a wonderful trip in the French Alps around Saint Jean de Maurienne, where my dad and I took part in the cycling race of L’Arvan Villards. My dad took up cycling a few years ago, and now frequentl... Read Full Entry



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Jeremy Chiron
Jeremyaroundtheworld
Jeremyaroundtheworld
I am a 36-year old language teacher, currently working in Beijing. I was born in France but China has been my home for many years. I taught French and English in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, for 6 years. I never thought I would stay in China for such a long time but it’s been an amazing experience! Professionally speaking, teaching Chinese students is extremely rewarding. They are so hard-working and eager to learn new things. And then China… there aren’t enough words to describe this intricate (hence fascinating) country. “China is not to be liked or disliked: i... full info
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Col du GalibierCol du Galibier
Col du Galibier
the most beautiful?
a good warm-up?a good warm-up?
a good warm-up?
the hardest?the hardest?
the hardest?
Climb it early, while in the shade and before there's too many cars.Climb it early, while in the shade and before there's too many cars.
Climb it early, while in the shade and before there's too many cars.
If you ever want to try these yourself...If you ever want to try these yourself...
If you ever want to try these yourself...
Les BottièresLes Bottières
Les Bottières
At the Bottières, where we stayed. A few kilometers above St jean de Maurienne, on the way to La Toussuire.
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At the Bottières, where we stayed. A few kilometers above St jean de Maurienne, on the way to La Toussuire.
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At the Bottières, where we stayed. A few kilometers above St jean de Maurienne, on the way to La Toussuire.
overlooking Les Bottières and the Aiguilles d'Arves. our accommodation was in that group of chalets.overlooking Les Bottières and the Aiguilles d'Arves. our accommodation was in that group of chalets.
overlooking Les Bottières and the Aiguilles d'Arves. our accommodation was in that group of chalets.
At the Bottières, where we stayed. A few kilometers above St jean de Maurienne, on the way to La Toussuire.
This is where we stayed for 5 nightsThis is where we stayed for 5 nights
This is where we stayed for 5 nights
At the Bottières, where we stayed. A few kilometers above St jean de Maurienne, on the way to La Toussuire.
Overlooking the BottièresOverlooking the Bottières
Overlooking the Bottières
At the Bottières, where we stayed. A few kilometers above St jean de Maurienne, on the way to La Toussuire.
un chaletun chalet
un chalet
At the Bottières, where we stayed. A few kilometers above St jean de Maurienne, on the way to La Toussuire.
warming upwarming up
warming up
At the Bottières, where we stayed. A few kilometers above St jean de Maurienne, on the way to La Toussuire.
We are ready!We are ready!
We are ready!
At the Bottières, where we stayed. A few kilometers above St jean de Maurienne, on the way to La Toussuire.
beautiful area around St-Jean-de-Mauriennebeautiful area around St-Jean-de-Maurienne
beautiful area around St-Jean-de-Maurienne
beautiful area around St-Jean-de-Mauriennebeautiful area around St-Jean-de-Maurienne
beautiful area around St-Jean-de-Maurienne
beautiful area around St-Jean-de-Mauriennebeautiful area around St-Jean-de-Maurienne
beautiful area around St-Jean-de-Maurienne
At the Bottières, where we stayed. A few kilometers above St jean de Maurienne, on the way to La Toussuire.
beautiful area around St-Jean-de-Mauriennebeautiful area around St-Jean-de-Maurienne
beautiful area around St-Jean-de-Maurienne
At the Bottières, where we stayed. A few kilometers above St jean de Maurienne, on the way to La Toussuire.
towards the Col de la Madeleinetowards the Col de la Madeleine
towards the Col de la Madeleine
après le Chaussyaprès le Chaussy
après le Chaussy
July 2017
Jojo pédale fort!Jojo pédale fort!
Jojo pédale fort!



20th July 2017
c'est dur!

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Follow that Road
Must be great to tackle your French Alps Jeremy as a relaxing sojourn from tackling the frenetic streets of Beijing. By the way, do you bicycle in Beijing? I have heard they were trying to ban electric bikes but what about the pedal variety?
21st July 2017
c'est dur!

Jeremyaroundtheworld
Jeremy Chiron

Cycling those roads
Thanks for the message, Dancing Dave! Cycling the Alps was sensational! I can't wait to go again! I do cycle in Beijing, and it's actually one the best places to do so in China, as there are tons of cylcing lanes everywhere. I lived in Fuzhou for 7 years, and cycled every day there, but it was a bit risky! Beijing is so big, so spread-out, it can take a while to cycle from one place to another, and when it's polluted, it aren't pleasant! But I'd rather cycle than take the bus or subway...

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