Pyrenees Singletrack 27th July-4th August 2007

A photo album by SamG

Map of MWP
View towards the mountain from the chaletLa Ferniere chalet. About 8km out of LuchonPreliminary checksLoad up the bikesHeading up to the Spanish borderEveryone out to take in the viewView across to SpainParked up and unloading the gearHave the dodgy group shot takenGroup shot whilst we're still freshThen we hit the hillsLocal whippetBlazing the trailLisa leads the wayThey have tall pigs hereRev it up!Whoa thereThrough the woodsOn your tailI'm coming through!Taking it easyOut of the way!Dusting up!Brendan smokin' itThe path opens out with a fast descentAlong a treachorous pathOff up the roadAnd... stretch!Tomorrow we go higherInjury showDown the long alpine descent...and down!Past the wild strawberriesTop of the ski stationHow high are we?Downhill singletrack. Let the kid check it out.Cruise across the flatWe've made the high clearingClimbing face of concentrationA climb and a smileStart the day with a climbAnother one returned in one piecePimientos. Delicious!This side is easier...and off to SpainEnough rest. A quick briefing...And crash in a great big pileLeader Brendan on his jump bikeSetting the paceI'm not stopping!On top of the PyreneesBeaten the climb!Nearly thereWhere are the others?Well, it feels this steepEarned a cruise!Tire munching rocksSwapping tapasLocal kids in the town squareLightweight, local, fastLeader BrendanMeat course nextBeautiful landscapeIs this safe to drink?We've found water!It's exhaustingIt's steeper than it looks!Who's going to go first?Quick drink break in a new resort townLeading the middle of the pack
 
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