2013 CRITERIUM DU DAUPHINE ROUTE LEAKED
The French newspaper Dauphiné Libéré, has leaked the broad outline of this year's Criterium Du Dauphiné, a month before organisers would normally announce the parcours. Here are the key points: For the first time, the Grand Depart will be in Switzerland (Champéry). … [Read More...]
SIMPLE POTATO SALAD
Today's recipe is a simple take on the traditional potato salad. I know you can often buy it pre-made at the supermarket, but there is nothing like the homemade version - not only does it taste much better, it is a lot healthier too. This recipe has been adapted to make it easy for … [Read More...]
MAPPING YOUR ROUTE
We have already discussed the temptation to try and see it all here. So now it is time to map your way around France. Where you go and which stages you decide to follow will, of course, be an individual choice; there is no right or wrong way to follow a grand tour. But here are a … [Read More...]
CONTADOR MIGHT AIM FOR GIRO AND TDF DOUBLE IN 2013
Alberto Contador (Saxo-Tinkoff Bank) has told press ahead of the Tour de San Luis that his race program for 2013 may include both the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France. But more than just a matter of scheduling, when asked about whether Contador would race both to win them, he … [Read More...]
ARMSTRONG, THE DISASSOCIATED DOPER
For those who needed to hear it from the man himself, Lance Armstrong has finally admitted to using performance enhancing drugs throughout his career. In a bizarre interview with Oprah Winfrey, Armstrong also admitted to lying, bullying and perpetuating a myth of cycling … [Read More...]
RESIST THE TEMPTATION TO DO TOO MUCH
Planning your cycling vacation is no easy feat, particularly if it is the first time you've attempted a trip like this. When planning your … [Read More...]
WHAT’S NEW IN THE 2013 TOUR DE FRANCE
The 2013 Tour de France will be like none other. The organisers of the 100th Anniversary have gone all out and included new locations and … [Read More...]
3 TIPS FOR COOKING IN YOUR MOTORHOME
*This is an example of the space we had in our rented Motorhome - it's not much, but it is manageable. Cooking in a Motorhome (campervan) … [Read More...]
TOUR DE FRANCE HOLIDAY PLANNING: WHERE TO START?
There are lots of ways to follow a grand cycling tour. One way is to join a package tour and let your tour operator take care of all the … [Read More...]
COUNTING THE COST OF CAMPSITES
As we were new to the whole motorhome/campervan holiday, we couldn't help but fastidiously plan and budget for our trip well before we … [Read More...]
