Fargo and Away
Chasing mountains, back roads, and the occasional wrong turn. On my bike. With friends.
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- Last day in the PyreneesWhen Thursday morning arrived, the weather report had not improved that much. It was cloudy and cool, and the forecast was for increasing rain during the day. We got our… Read more: Last day in the Pyrenees
- Three ColsThe day off was transformative for me. While I had definitely felt a shift in my fitness on the Tourmalet and Aspin, the time off the bike helped me consolidate… Read more: Three Cols
- Day offI fell a couple of days behind on my posts, so it’s time to catch up. On the 2nd, most of us took a day off to rest, get massages,… Read more: Day off
- Col du Tourmalet and Col d’AspinWhat an incredible day of riding! I don’t even know where to begin. Maybe I’ll start with our lunch conversation at the top of the Col du Tourmalet. To a… Read more: Col du Tourmalet and Col d’Aspin
- Hautacam RevisitedSometimes, life gives you second chances, and if you seize it, you are rewarded with a magnificent cloud inversion at the summit. That was the theme for today for five… Read more: Hautacam Revisited
- Luz de ArdidenAfter back to back hot days with over 6000 feet of climbing, Saturday brought both cooler temperatures and a shorter ride. Perhaps because of that, we had a more relaxed… Read more: Luz de Ardiden
- Bielle to Angeles Gazost via Col D’Aubisque and Col Du SoulorBefore I tell the story of the day, I have to first share a bit about last night’s dinner, which was not all that remarkable, save for some interesting conversations… Read more: Bielle to Angeles Gazost via Col D’Aubisque and Col Du Soulor
- Lourdes to Bielle via the Col de Marie BlanqueOur first day of riding began with a big breakfast. Most of us had slept reasonably well and were looking forward to the ride out, though the weather forecast was… Read more: Lourdes to Bielle via the Col de Marie Blanque
- ArrivalOn Wednesday we all arrived in Toulouse and met our guides. Grahame, Toffer, and I had a few hours to burn and so toured the Jacobin convent in town. The… Read more: Arrival
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Fargo and Away 