Alps 2010

20th June to 26th June saw us on our annual trip to the mountains.

A good trip, but a drag getting there and back as we elected to stop half way at Troyes rather than doing it in one go. Lost two days in the mountains by doing so!!! Hotel in Troyes was crap, Troyes was crap, the people in Troyes were crap and I guess you get the impression I wasn't too impressed with Troyes - nice in parts but mainly a dump in our opinion.

Based ourselves in Briancon and rented an apartment through the internet direct with the owner. Fantastic place and very reasonably priced. Weather good - too good on the way back with us stopping every hour or so to cool off by soaking our T shirts and then putting them on under the bike gear. Nice to do the passes again, and went to some places we hadn't been before but I think it's time for a change next year - Dolomites or Pyrenees methinks.

Alps 2010

Day,1

For me the trip starts with the morning boat from the Isle of Man over to Liverpool, a smooth crossing and a couple of bacon sandwiches later I’m off the dock and on my way over to Yorkshire to see my parents and some family members. A few hours later I make my excuses & leave and head south to Lincoln. My overnight lodging courtesy of Al & Jeanette.

After a couple of pints of Guinness it’s off to the Chinese for some nosh, and then kip.

The following morning we’re up and as we’re getting the bikes ready Steve arrives and the trip proper can begin.