Tour de France 2016
David & Karen Taylor · Explore · Stay FitContributor blog post by David Taylor:
It will be announced on October 20 that the 2016 Tour de France will once again include one of the most gruelling mountains Mont Ventoux.
Frequently one of the most important stages of the Tour de France Mont Ventoux at 1918 metres high is a must visit whether it be by …Continue reading here to find out why this mountain is on so many cyclist’s “bucket lists.”
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Full day Wine Tour with the sommelier-guide and 3 winery visits
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