Season 2014

[glaconman]

Hi BB;

Yes, we toured with a campervan for the first time. A Merc Vito hightop that we had converted recently. Good for touring with bikes on the back. Good as a day-van for winter races or rides out further afield.

Managed a few of the big peaks but limited to what my son was able to do. Which was quite alot considering he's only 10. He dropped me on the last hairpin up Alpe d'Huez and even made it up the Ventoux with some considereable style. But other climbs such as Galibier where too long. So we did part way and let my wife finish the job off as I'd done them before in the past. Be interesting to see the balance shift as the years pass.

We did some nice low-level rides in Vacluse and Ardenne and Champagne region. Even managed a short pave section on the Paris-Rubaix route. Mrs wants to go to Pyranees next time. Not sure I fancy the drive though.

Charlie;

I know very little about mountain biking as a sport. Although I know there have been plenty of successful road riders who started on mountain bikes (Cadel Evans being one. I think he retired this weekend at Il Lombardia). I am pretty useless as a mountain biker. I have a 29er these days as it's fast on the level. Mainly used for commuting which only involves a canal toe-path and the odd farm track. I am building up a new mtb for my son from my old frame so it could be time to look further afield. I'm sitting at the well really with the South Pennines and Dales on my doorstep; so all manner of ace trails which get up nice and high. You've got me thinking certainly.

Does EG lurk in the belly of this site? Will he give us a cycling thread? Time will tell.