A Glimpse of the Tour de France
- Peloton Tour de France. Have pointed out Lance Armstrong.
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The Tour de France was getting closer today, so we just had to go up and offer our support! It’s virtually impossible to live in France and not get roped into it in one way or another! I have to say for the moment that we got to see it, it was fantastic! I’ve always had the greatest admiration for Lance Armstrong, after having read both of his books, what an amazing inspiration he is to so many. I bought both books for Dennis for part of his Christmas present and wanted to read them myself. The first one, “It’s Not About The Bike.” got me hooked, I just had to read the second one “Every Second Counts” which was equally as excellent. It just left me amazed… the commitment, determination, dedication, intensity and touching on the miraculous! A truly exceptional and incredible champion, and a great privilidge to see him and the whole Tour in action.
It was a great opportunity for us to be there near Flumet, on their arrival and swift departure we managed to get some pics! Really, really enjoyed it…. and ‘endurance!’ what an amazing feat…!!!
We watched the end of this stage, stage 9 later, and what a great finish to a 204.5 kms gruelling ride climbing mountain roads in the heat they deserve nothing but the greatest of respect! It was an unexpected battle for stage 9 at the end!
There’s a number of pics in the gallery.
Stage 10 tomorrow… they will be embarking on 179kms from Chambrey down to Gap!
For Sale
We have for sale two Kortel Kamasutra 2 harnesses with pods. 1 XS and 1 M. They are both the latest models purchased in Sprng 2011 and the condition is ‘As New’ Both for €750.00 each + postage.
Kortel Kamasutra 2 with pod
We also have for sale a Small Kortel Kanibal Race, again in ‘As New’ condition with the new modified flight deck/chest strap arrangement. Yours at a mere snip of a price of only €600+ postage
Kortel Kanibal Race
Please feel free to email us at info@flyers-lodge.com …
Autumn Is Upon Us
Autumn is definately here, with the treetops all turning, the temperature dipping, a regular dampness in the morning, and condensation on the windscreens. The snow has made a fleeting appearance , settling on Varan, and the surrounding mountains although then disappearing… just a minor taste of things to come. Our flying has now taken on the more serene character of gentle air and mild soaring. It is all still very enjoyable as what we don’t have in the spring and summer months in the shape of strong thermals and xc potential, we make up for in the sheer beauty of the changing landscape and the depth of colour, artists revel in. So here’s to welcoming in all the changes that mother natures offers….. We are still flying, but just scraping climb outs now.
