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It seemed like a good idea at the time…

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Saddlesaws

I am pretty sure that I will have used the title of this post previously – once again I am faced with the start chute of an MTB race at 6.30am tomorrow morning wondering what on earth I am doing … Continue reading →

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Le Spectacular!

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Saddlesaws

L’Ermitage at Franschoek. Appreciated luxury! Bruce leads the Pimavera (pri)mates out of Franschoek The best of the Western Cape roads! Lunch at Môreson wine farm

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La Primavera? Not!

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Saddlesaws

The most hallowed of cycling races are The Classics. These are bookended by the Milan – San Remo and the Giro di Lombardia. The latter of which is fittingly known as the Race of the Falling Leaves. Our Primavera tour … Continue reading →

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The Gods conspire

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Saddlesaws

Miserable Rain the Third spake thus unto the assembly, “Verily I say unto you, let Headwind the Terrible lay down and rest, and I, Miserable Rain the Third, will take up the hammer and smite the sprit of the cyclist … Continue reading →

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The hills are alive…. (*)

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Saddlesaws

Austria is beautiful. I realise I mentioned this before, but the scenery has just got better and better as we have progressed westwards. Quite spectacular. And, sadly, it’s become wetter too. It’s decidedly damp this morning and the satellite pictures … Continue reading →

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Across the Danube

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Saddlesaws

We enjoyed a traditional Hungarian meal last night. Well, it was at least prepared by a traditional Hungarian. Certainly the goulash soup seem authentic and really good. The chicken “Gordon” Bleu perhaps less authentic but still really good. Seems that … Continue reading →

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Epic Journals – A Spectator’s Point of View by Sarah Walker

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Saddlesaws

April 2013 She’s long and rather wide, serves Nespresso coffee and cold beer, flushes and showers, and has six gears: meet Miss Daisy our wheels for the week! Sunday 17th March had arrived a lot sooner than expected and Team … Continue reading →

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After all is said and done, more was done than said.

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Saddlesaws
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