Tag: bise

  • On High Winds, Cold Temperatures and the Need for Relaxed Group Rides

    On High Winds, Cold Temperatures and the Need for Relaxed Group Rides

    Reading Time: 5 minutesMore than two weeks ago I could hear the slats dancing. The wind was strong, so it made the slats for the shutters dance. I could also see tree branches dance with the wind. I could also hear the wind load the roof and make it creak. These sights and sounds made…

  • On Cycling into La Bise

    On Cycling into La Bise

    Reading Time: 2 minutesYesterday before the ride I could hear the wind playing with the shutter slats. I could also hear it against the combes, or roof, if you prefer that word. I looked outside and I could see that the wind was moving branches around. I also looked at the temperature and thought “Do…