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Mont Ventoux a Cycling Challenge: Taming the Beast

October 18, 2018

I’ve been cycling most of my life. Like everyone else, I started on training wheels, moved on to a hand-me-down single speed with coaster brakes, then upgraded to an awesome 10-speed. After that, mountain bikes were all the rage, so at 15, I bought my first bike—a Peugeot mountain bike—with my very own money. And

David & Karen Taylor · Explore · Stay Fit

Important Tips for Cycling Mont Ventoux at any Age

August 23, 2018

The iconic mountain beckons all cyclists. The giant of Provence stands 1909 metres today. As I rode up, I met a gentleman celebrating his 70th birthday and telling me it was on his bucket list! The lead photo is from Flassan looking at Mont Ventoux, a good place to park for the Bédoin route…Continue reading

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Cycling Mont Ventoux and the Gorges de la Nesque in Provence

February 21, 2018

I can honestly say that cycling in Provence is always a delight, but sometimes we do a new ride that just makes my heart sing & leaves me feeling as if I’m grinning ‘from the inside out and that’s just how I felt after doing this route earlier this week. Continue reading here for another

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What Happened to the Famous Sign at the Top of Mont Ventoux?

May 5, 2017

According to le fils who cycles up there regularly, the Mont Ventoux sign has been taken before, and has been replaced, each time with different heights recorded. The most recent height (see the photo) of 1911m The “Ventouman” who has summited this mountain more times than there are days in the year. What do you

Cheryl Shufflebotham · Explore · Stay Fit

Riding Mont Ventoux “I’m Never Doing This Again!”

April 3, 2017

As I waited with anticipation at an ancient fountain in the village of Bédoin for my husband to complete his third ride of Mont Ventoux, I spotted him. Anxiously, I asked, “How did it go?” Grinning but determined, he said, “I’m never doing this again!” Famous last words! After unwinding for a few minutes in

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Dine in the vines near Mont Ventoux!

November 14, 2016

Contributor blog post by David Taylor: Head North between Mont Ventoux and the Dentilles mountains and you will find some quintessential Provençal villages surrounded by Cherry Orchards and vineyards. On the edge of Mazan, is Château la Croix des Pins, making a good selection of white, rosê and red wines – the restaurant is on the

Cheryl Shufflebotham · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Venasque a Village With a Views of Mont Ventoux and Lunch

September 2, 2016

Overlooking the towering Mont Ventoux is the sleepy plus beau village of Venasque with its fountains, charming walkways, artisan shops, ancient ruins and ramparts, cherry orchards, and stunning views of the Vaucluse as well as of the Giant itself. Read Cobblestones and Vineyards for photos of Venasque, a gorgeous perched village near Mont Ventoux. According to

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Malaucène: Charming B&B and Guest Cottage

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Cotignac Farm House Holiday Rental for 6

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Search Results for: Mont Ventoux

Mont Ventoux a Cycling Challenge: Taming the Beast

Important Tips for Cycling Mont Ventoux at any Age

Cycling Mont Ventoux and the Gorges de la Nesque in Provence

What Happened to the Famous Sign at the Top of Mont Ventoux?

Riding Mont Ventoux “I’m Never Doing This Again!”

Dine in the vines near Mont Ventoux!

Venasque a Village With a Views of Mont Ventoux and Lunch

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