tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18862674.post8247987184228687526..comments2024-01-12T00:24:35.544+01:00Comments on St Bloggie de Riviere: Biking Weekend up Mont VentouxSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13195684182481935384noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18862674.post-91996050775321818252013-11-19T19:52:12.883+01:002013-11-19T19:52:12.883+01:00A terrifying thought - 7?! I wonder how many death...A terrifying thought - 7?! I wonder how many deaths they have on the roads as a result. From what you describe of the driving, one fears the worst!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13195684182481935384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18862674.post-64310401336307947002013-11-19T19:33:12.855+01:002013-11-19T19:33:12.855+01:00You'd have enjoyed the bike riders in India - ...You'd have enjoyed the bike riders in India - up to 7 on a moped! Lovely pics as ever.Curry Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357154781453417176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18862674.post-47229495511212421972013-11-18T14:25:23.158+01:002013-11-18T14:25:23.158+01:00You certainly have a point here, Sarah!You certainly have a point here, Sarah!Murielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07669453005443249990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18862674.post-67905460601835462042013-11-14T17:32:37.427+01:002013-11-14T17:32:37.427+01:00OK typical me have totally got the wrong area. Tha...OK typical me have totally got the wrong area. That hole in the wall road is exactly like the one in the PyreneesAbout Last Weekendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18862674.post-5562879720733391902013-11-14T10:20:02.558+01:002013-11-14T10:20:02.558+01:00I thought you were in the Pyrenees last summer. Mo...I thought you were in the Pyrenees last summer. Mont Ventoux is in Provence. There were no ponies, only bums on bikes. :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13195684182481935384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18862674.post-4937816353984258772013-11-13T19:06:27.863+01:002013-11-13T19:06:27.863+01:00I mean, were there ponies? The altitude has added ...I mean, were there ponies? The altitude has added "H's to my commentsAbout Last Weekendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18862674.post-10468396505510379072013-11-13T19:05:46.753+01:002013-11-13T19:05:46.753+01:00Oh I think that's the one we went on our bike ...Oh I think that's the one we went on our bike ride last summer. All the names have faded from memory now, but what a view (where there ponies?)About Last Weekendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18862674.post-18394981605894444242013-11-06T08:36:04.417+01:002013-11-06T08:36:04.417+01:00As we were going down, we saw a number of 'ama...As we were going down, we saw a number of 'amateurs' going up looking pretty miserable because it was very hard work. You should insist on a new bike too, Jacqueline, if you're going to put yourself through hell. :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13195684182481935384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18862674.post-91037624813700377022013-11-05T23:37:11.873+01:002013-11-05T23:37:11.873+01:00Susie, I thought that was you in red, on the bike ...Susie, I thought that was you in red, on the bike with the panniers, no? I shouldn't laugh, one day, soon, I'm sure to find myself following the husband with his long legs and new bike, while peddling frantically with my small legs and old bike all the way to the top. I can feel Mont Ventoux calling to me. Will you be there to cheer me on?Jacqui Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14140901612471884897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18862674.post-17806625153036803832013-11-05T08:46:03.330+01:002013-11-05T08:46:03.330+01:00That's the plan, Hattie. :)That's the plan, Hattie. :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13195684182481935384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18862674.post-4614175504641715472013-11-05T08:45:44.488+01:002013-11-05T08:45:44.488+01:00Swings and roundabouts, Muriel. You don't have...Swings and roundabouts, Muriel. You don't have to put up with a loony prez! :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13195684182481935384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18862674.post-53376698847806124582013-11-04T20:49:29.417+01:002013-11-04T20:49:29.417+01:00Enjoy it all while you have the strength. Enjoy it all while you have the strength. Hattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13297404386730167834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18862674.post-87139182140986311432013-11-04T20:05:42.108+01:002013-11-04T20:05:42.108+01:00Well, you certainly have a better weather than ov...Well, you certainly have a better weather than over here. Actually, I am a bit jealous.Murielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07669453005443249990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18862674.post-35746434700042579622013-11-04T11:39:12.071+01:002013-11-04T11:39:12.071+01:00You're right, full screen they look much bette...You're right, full screen they look much better. <br /><br />The sheep shot was one of those lucky hits. I had been my camera out just in case because it had been attempting to escape already, and then it came hurtling over towards us and I just caught it before it disappeared. :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13195684182481935384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18862674.post-39868357518059703842013-11-04T11:20:31.095+01:002013-11-04T11:20:31.095+01:00Your photos are stunning - they come to life when ...Your photos are stunning - they come to life when I click on them and make them larger. The first two are beautifully shot. <br /><br />Hooray for the escaping sheep. You did well to capture that on camera!Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00119443727504215312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18862674.post-30535359134361839322013-11-04T08:51:58.376+01:002013-11-04T08:51:58.376+01:00Indeed, I hope they made it back safely.Indeed, I hope they made it back safely.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13195684182481935384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18862674.post-4082115185617545192013-11-04T08:51:26.719+01:002013-11-04T08:51:26.719+01:00Not much bigger than a Dinky toy really... :)Not much bigger than a Dinky toy really... :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13195684182481935384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18862674.post-54350162377894313972013-11-04T08:50:56.049+01:002013-11-04T08:50:56.049+01:00It was a tiny car, made me realise just how big mo...It was a tiny car, made me realise just how big modern cars have got. There was just room for the two occupants and their bags. It was so cute. :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13195684182481935384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18862674.post-51246334361297650572013-11-04T08:22:20.329+01:002013-11-04T08:22:20.329+01:00Brave people to drive that old timer all the way f...Brave people to drive that old timer all the way from GB. Lord knows if that thing decides to go belly up, finding spare parts might be an issue. <br /><br />Such a beautiful area! Diplo_Daddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12349376430486545451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18862674.post-21273861614560573562013-11-03T15:02:21.157+01:002013-11-03T15:02:21.157+01:00I'll stick to that little car.....I'd pref...I'll stick to that little car.....I'd prefer to be alive to enjoy the views.the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18862674.post-78068286657566341422013-11-03T12:49:36.836+01:002013-11-03T12:49:36.836+01:00You know my feelings about two wheels. I can't...You know my feelings about two wheels. I can't imagine which is worse, the motorbike or the pedal bike. If there's room in the little car I'll hitch a lift. :) Lovely scenery, and well done that sheep. Hope it lives a long and happy life in the hills.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18862674.post-29898923108016267752013-11-03T10:47:34.944+01:002013-11-03T10:47:34.944+01:0037km? Impressive! I'm quite happy to cycle fro...37km? Impressive! I'm quite happy to cycle from Lattes to the sea, or along the canal, but when I did the 26km around Lac de Salagou I was dead meat by the end of it. That was when I didn't know what was in store. Now I know, you won't get me doing it again. :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13195684182481935384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18862674.post-29925341469251821682013-11-03T10:32:24.597+01:002013-11-03T10:32:24.597+01:00Ah, the Mont Ventoux.... Love the jail-breaking sh...Ah, the Mont Ventoux.... Love the jail-breaking sheep story! I love the place but wouldn't cycle there. I cycled last week - on the flat- and managed to fall off my bike and bugger up my shoulder, but I still finished the 37 km.... That's me done for this year, then :-) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18862674.post-30715028640939886092013-11-03T09:08:18.524+01:002013-11-03T09:08:18.524+01:00I prefer to think of being lazy as being time-effi...I prefer to think of being lazy as being time-efficient. No point wasting energy, is there? :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13195684182481935384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18862674.post-77036976093260357952013-11-02T17:17:44.880+01:002013-11-02T17:17:44.880+01:00Gorgeous scenery, Sarah, but rather you than me wh...Gorgeous scenery, Sarah, but rather you than me where two wheels are concerned, whether it's motor-power or person-power. :-) I'm a coward and increasingly lazy with it....Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.com