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Streets? We Ain't Got No Stinking Streets! (100 km)

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June 24th 2013
The possibility of riding the highest paved road in Europe proved irresistible so most of us took a pass on today's nominal route (and its possibility of bagging 4 cols in one day) in favour of attacking the Col (and Cime) de la Bonette. With 7 km of backtracking to Jausiers as a warmup, we started the 23 km climb into the unknown. I'll let the photos speak for themselves. We took the descent i ... 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