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Bourg-en-Bresse to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine 89km

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June 19th 2017
For our first day of 'real' climbing we persuaded the hotel to open breakfast 15 minutes early so we could try to avoid the heat of the day as much as possible, and at 8:10 I grew tired of waiting for the assembled masses to get their acts together and set off on my own into the sun and wind. It was already warm and I rode slowly (yeah, like I had a choice), still unsure what kind of climbing shap ... read more

Europe » France

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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