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Thanks everyone! My bike and I made it through the flights fine and without damage. I'm tired but so glad to be here in Toulouse. St. Jean de Luz by train tomorrow.

Now I'm sitting in Logan, waiting for a plane to Toulouse...Leaving today for three weeks of solo cycling to explore the Pyrenees Atlantiques, finishing in the Hautes Pyrenees with a climb up Col du...

Hi everyone ... I can't figure out how to answer individually, but this is a big help, both the camera suggestions and the site links. Your photos are gorgeous, thanks...and also for the camera site....

There are so many beautiful photos in the links to the "Getting to Know You" posts! Am returning to the Pyrenees Atlantique in France soon and considering upgrading my camera (now a Canon PowerShot...

I've flown 3 times to France with my bike Papillon packed in a cardboard box. It's easy to do: twist handlebars, drop or remove seat, remove pedals and front wheel. Smaller boxes would require you to...

Very fun to read about your trip. And whoosh, time flies ... feels like yesterday was May when I learned of your plan and suddenly, you're well underway!! It's great you're riding it, having fun, and...

Totally utterly admire it! But, too hard for me to envy the ride itself... guess I could envy being that fit!

There used to be an event called La Grande Boucle Féminine Internationale. I believe it began in the 1980s, but hasn't happened for several years. Some riders in the Pyrenees told me it was...

My understanding is that the women's Tour de France covers a different, shorter route, happens sporadically, and is not occurring this year, or last.Riders I met in the Pyrenees told me about it. I...

I recently learned of six women cyclists who are riding the Tour de France route one day ahead of the racers. Yes, the entire route, stage by challenging stage. They are not professional racers, come...

Hope you've bought that gorgeous bike by now, I just saw the thread. About 8 weeks ago, I fell for a Pinarello FP3. It's gorgeous, fast, fits me perfectly. I love it!! Also love my other bike, a...

AdHi Chat Noire,

First, great name!

I do blog, and do carry a camera. In ancient, 35mm film, days I had an Olympus and a number of lens, but my lovely camera got old, was injured, and out of...

I don't wear one, but am always careful to have ID, health insurance card, emergency number and phone on me. Here's a post from a rider who did have a Road ID on, had an accident, and the ambulance...

Hi there,

Just saw this thread and a request to "speak up." I first (electronically) met Loretta Henderson when she picked up a link to my report on my solo tour in the Cévennes in France on her...

Glad you posted your Crazy Guy journal site. I'll check in from time to time. Last tour I rode I took a tablet along and loved it that I could post and share the trip as I went. Have fun and happy...

You won't forget it, as an experienced camper, though so was I and I forgot ... toilet paper. Real freedom came after I found a place to buy some!

And, I'd love to hear more about France to...

I've flown with my bike 3 times, to France, and chosen my airline based on their taking my bike with no extra charge. My bike shop saves me a (free) cardboard box that bikes are shipped in and they...

Thanks everybody! This was a terrific discussion and great input. I posted a (wildly general) summary of your responses on my site, and will continue from time to time referring to them. If anyone...

Hi again,

Joe Friel also has a book I've found useful called "Cycling Past 50." He makes some accommodations for age ... recovery can take longer, etc, I always like having more than one point of...

Hi KatzPajamas,

In my experience, it wouldn't be menopause but more likely general exhaustion, stress and lack of time. Are you following a training plan and how long have you been at it? I've...

Hi everyone and thanks!!!!! I used quick reply since that's all I know how to use right now, but my H U G E thank yous are to all of you!!! This forum is a brand new experience to me and it is...

Bumblebee found its way under my shirt, didn't find its way out. Three stings before I squashed it while removing it.

Opinions, ideas? I'm a 60+ female rider, who mostly rides solo and loves best of all touring, though I ride the roads at home a lot also. For the first time this spring I've joined 3 large rides,...