tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-127412092011-04-21T18:45:24.343-07:00With this blog we would like to share some of our favorite bike rides both in our region and (sometimes) a little beyond. The rides are designed for all types of cyclist : beginner or "Pony" (40-60 km), intermediate or "Appaloosa" (60-100 km), and advanced or "Mustang" (120-180 km). Maps, pictures and other details to follow...bike-ritehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04245689928666894954noreply@blogger.comBlogger51100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12741209.post-1140976924869250892006-02-26T09:33:00.000-08:002006-04-29T20:47:07.170-07:00

Today's ride is an Appaloosa, 85 kilometers but 1000 meters of climb. We'll start in Le Puy Ste. Réparade and roll for Pertuis. Head north along the D956, a scenic route with, alas, far too many vehicles on it, even on a Sunday. The discomfort won't last. Things get much better after La Tour d'Aigues, the sprawling countryside stays just as gorgeous but the four-wheelers drop off considerably.

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Today's Mustang ride takes you from the ex-mining town that Cézanne loved to paint, to one of the most beautiful French Mediterannean sea resorts, and back.Distance: 115 kilometersElevation gain: 1500 metersStart in Gardanne. Take the D7 and begin a long smooth climb through a peaceful pine forest, which brings you into Mimet. Descend into Cadolive, then climb again to the village of Peypin, a

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Today, we'll take you as close as you can get on a road bike to Cézanne's famous mountain. This is an Appaloosa ride: distance 70 ks; elevation gain 800 meters.Leave Aix heading east and pick up the Le Tholonet road (in front of the municipal swimming pool). The camelbacks through woods and sprawling domains will take your heart away. Keep climbing out of Tholonet village and don't miss the

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Distance : some 90 KM.Ascension : 900 meters.It will take you the morning.Itinerary : Le Puy Ste Réparade, route des Crottes, direction Peyrolles. Jouques, direction Bèdes. Pont de Mirabeau. Les Passereaux, La Done, Grambois Colonie PTT, La Bastide des Jourdans, Peypin d'Aigues, St Martin de la Brasque, La Motte d'Aigues, l'étang de la Bonde, Ansouis, Pertuis, Le Puy Ste Réparade.You can find a

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Yes, it's cold (minus 4 C) and yes, the frosty countryside looks like the frozen goods section of the supermarket! No excuses, get your butt in gear. Hometrainers are for wimps, at least in Provence. And remember, within your winter-chilled withers and numb toenails bud the strong legs and stout heart of spring! So let's go.The ride for today is an Appaloosa, as opposed to a Pony or Mustang. A

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