On Tour were Stephen Farr our host for the week (many thanks), Alan Welsh, Gary Johnston, John Neill, Philip Hastings, Paul our guest, Albert Shaw and Davy Ross.
2 days on Courchevel, 11th and 12th July 2005, photos best viewed from the bottom of the page upwards!
The bus arrives! Now after 4-hours waiting / shivering we can fly down the Mountain for a warm shower! 5-hour traffic jam follows for the motorists! we get home in 45-minutes, great! Even though it got very cold up at the top, it was a great day and some climb! Alan climbed it 3 times, well done that man! The rest of us were happy with twice.
Is that the last of them coming?
More of the same!
Still they come.
They ride up this Mountain like we ride on the flat!
Far to cold to move closer! seized up!
3rd group.
Great view!
Too far away with a small camera! second group.
At last the leaders arrive!
More of the same! free stuff being chucked to make people dive into other! What about the power washer sprayer Albert! nice one back up the coupon from you!
Ah No! it's not Lance.
Here comes the yellow jersey!
Here's one for the Madigan Jersey competition! yes that is snow in July! (from left) Davy Ross (Ribs), Alan Welsh (5-day climber!), John Neill (polka dot jersey), Albert Shaw (perspiration polka dot).
Meeting up with lads from back home 'Derek and Kane' are Alan Welsh, John Neill and Albert Shaw. Great company by the way Derek, thanks for the lend of the jersey, Kane!!
John Neill picks his spot to watch the race, on the end of the Airstrip, super view!
Spot who changed places!
Dinner in the town of Bozel.
Courchevel Ski Village. That owl macro button causes blur again!
Courchevel Ski Village
Almost at the top of Courchevel, Alan Welsh and Stephen Farr.
Our wonderful host for the week Stephen Farr builds his bike.
Philip Hastings (front) and Gary Johnston getting ready for the tough ride up to Courchevel (6,000 feet). Pictured at the rear of our superb accommodation at Moutiers, French Alps.