Trans European Trail. 2022

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Jul 27, 2022

Col—Du-Somellier, Italy

The warm sun on my face, tricking streams in the background with the gentle sound of sheep bells up The mountain and not so gentle marmot calls. Another simply awesome day and one I’ve been looking forward to for a few years now. The Col du Somellier on my third attempt as last time in 2019 it was closed due to rockfall. Absolutely fre…

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Passionate, Adventurer, traveler, HUSKY & BMW rider, cyclist, lover of fine food, craft beer, good coffee, warm weather ...

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Aug 9, 2018

Nesles-la-Vallée, France

Bit of a restless night and can't blame the camp site it was almost empty and very peaceful. My site was by a body of water ( with a canoe polo practice pitch) and as I lay there early I could…

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Jun 21, 2022

Mane, France

Sat in an empty camp site in Mane, it’s warm, the distant sound of wood pidgeons, a trickling river flows past, catching up. After almost 11 hours of sleep finally awoke after eight. Long ho…

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Jul 10, 2022

Foix, France

Slim pickings town no food not feeling mojo. off rt turn around using … technique with bad back. Caves tourists yuk. Stopped selfie food queue c 19 safe, bailed. Road through cave nice, no …

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Jul 11, 2022

Camping Du Lac Mercus, France

I find myself in my tent at 09.30 fed and watered (sorry JP not vegetarian ). Another shoddy nights sleep, so awake early coffee! Nice peaceful camp site la petite Pyrenean. Yesterday’s ride…

Claire Birtles oops!

Aug 17, 2018 re: 6 August 2018

Sander Bongers Very nice to read your story and adventures! I hope you like the campsite in Ecrille! Enjoy the rest of your trip. All the best, Sander and Marjan

Aug 14, 2018 re: The people you meet - Switzerland bound ...

dirtboy Glad to hear that back soon xxx

Aug 10, 2012 on the message board

Ian Tough in the mountains isn't it

Aug 10, 2012 re: Hourquette d'Ancizan, France

dirtboy Olives anyone...

Aug 10, 2012 re: 4 August 2012

Graeme Great photo. What an opportunity to chat with Robbie. I just read a very interesting interview with him in Bicycling Australia over the weekend. Look forward to catching up someday and chatting about your Tour experiences.

Aug 5, 2012 re: Peyragudes, France

Liz Best 3 years of my life hon! So glad you're having a good time, Lake Garda looks awesome. Lots of love and kisses from sunny Freo, Lx

Aug 3, 2012 on the message board

dirtboy View from Kings Park back home...

Jul 29, 2012 re: photo from 29 July 2012

Richard Tour looks awesome fun - jealous money man!!

Jul 29, 2012 on the message board

dirtboy Da Boy, unlucky Cadel, next time mate...

Jul 25, 2012 re: photo from 25 July 2012

dirtboy Thanks Mon, Happy 40th, hope you had a great day xx

Jul 24, 2012 on the message board

Mon Happy Birthday Ewen!

Jul 22, 2012 on the message board

dirtboy Thanks arpia, you may have posted this comment by mistake?

Jul 22, 2012 on the message board

Andy Happy Birthday!

Jul 22, 2012 re: Peyragudes, France

dirtboy Finish line pic taken from toilet window!

Jul 20, 2012 re: photo from 20 July 2012

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