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T-41 days: Shredquest is off to France for Le Tour and L’Etape

So, once again, nous allons en France! Michael and Tim hit the road again, for more excellent adventures, and this time, Clarky joins us. We’re staying in Aramits, near the Spanish border. View Larger Map Es muy excelente! This will … Continue reading

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Photo of the Day, France 2010 update

I don’t know where she was off to, what her name was, but I want to be at that party, because no one dresses like this unless they’re going to some sort of super-party. If this was in Vice mag it would be a fashion do. What does this have to do with this website? Everything! She’s clearly on some sort of super crazy rainbow Shredquest.
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L’Etape du Tour 2010: to do or not to do

Well after last year’s epic romp up the Ventoux, I’m now officially addicted to L’Etape. In fact, I reckon it’s more worthwhile smashing over to France for L’Etape than for Le Tour. Continue reading

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July 19 – L’Etape Reg, Ventoux Recce 2

After having camped up at free parking-only camping at the main camp ground in Bedoin, we headed for breakfast at the Hotel de Relais in the main drag in Bedoin and had very good coffee. We started off trying cafe au lait, trying to get all latte-like, but the French don’t have a bar of that. It’s noisettes (espressos), or cafe (black) or I ask for cafe with creme. Continue reading

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L’Etape du Tour: Mont Ventoux

So, we’re doing L’Etape Du Tour. Check it out below. Looks a little easy to me. The Tour hits the Ventoux in what people are calling its Queen Stage in Stage Continue reading

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