Saturday, December 19, 2009

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Malbun, the prince's castle, the tunnel and the ski resort.




(Published in Issue 33 of the BB magazine, photographs Sergi Ros)
A tiny country with 160 km2 and 35,000 inhabitants. That is Liechtenstein, a country historically dependent Austria since 1936 but much closer politically to Switzerland, to the extent that the country's official currency is the Swiss franc. Are the two countries with which limits this tiny principality.

trip we made in the south of Germany had the opportunity to approach Liechtenstein, attracted because we had read references in the climb to Malbun from the capital, Vaduz, and also attracted to complete at a stroke all the major increases Liechtenstein. Malbun (to 1,604 meters) is the ski station of this small country. It offers the ability to upload a drop of 1,141 meters in 14 kilometers beginning in Schaan (450 m) means an average of 8.1%, higher than Alpe d'Huez, which raises the same slope at 16 miles. Interestingly

across the valley there is another climb that granted the same name confidential, but in this case in Switzerland, starting in the town of Buchs. It is worth bearing in mind and not confuse. Also known as Buchser Berg, this is a very stiff climb of 10.4 km at 9.2% and it is perfectly possible to make one after another.

Even in early July, the weather in Europe ensures a bit of sun. The day we decided to climb the ascent to Malbun know time does not bode well, but when you're 1,200 kilometers home, never knows whether to return. So we had to risk a good soaking. And the truth is that, despite everything, it was worth.

The location of the climb to Malbun is not difficult, provided you know which direction to follow is that of the Castle lies the Prince of Liechtenstein. So the on-Malbun Vaduz to be void and, however, the signs for the castle (Schloss) are numerous, it is impossible to get lost. If this road is closed, for up to Malbun is necessary to use one of two alternative routes, one in the output direction Coire Vaduz, or the other from Triesen.

The castle is visible from below and barely three miles, after a couple of corners with cobblestones "to the San Gottardo" (which feel like I have for this one!). The day was horrible. Shortly after passing through the castle begins an area of \u200b\u200bdense forest, that at least keeps me very wet. On one hand I thought I would lose the views of the castle from above, they appear to be precious. On the other hand, hoped that the fairly high up, could pass through clouds and at the top might look the sun and get a good view of the sea of \u200b\u200bclouds and perhaps the valley.

is working day and I'm only on the road. For a moment I'm scared and I think those posters in German should mean that you are trespassing. Suddenly, half way up, I see a long tunnel and almost on the flat end of it I see another rider Sergi and waiting for me to take pictures. That leaves me more relaxed, when I imagined in the barracks of the Polizei, losing the return flight. The tunnel is spectacular, perfectly wrapped and waterproofed. Thought to pass through the old tunnel Viella I've crossed many times in place of the Bonaigua and now, finally, with the opening of the new tunnel will no longer have to cross over. Damp and claustrophobic tunnel that has nothing to do with it. As often happens at the end of the tunnel and the consequent change of slope, significantly improves the time (well, better or worse, but rarely salts such as when you entered). Finally tore myself away from the raincoat and I start to feel more comfortable. Less than a mile from the exit of the tunnel we entered Steg (1300m), the last town before the season of Malbun.

As I suspected the visibility is almost zero, no trace of the castle from above and only when we crossed a major fog begins to see something of the Rhine Valley and the Austrian and Swiss traditional buildings. I think the views are beautiful, but I do not want to imagine that a sunny day. It should be spectacular. The road is wide and well marked, but there are numerous diversions that lead to the villages in the middle of the mountain. One of them announced a spectacular 24% with unique house. The road continues to offer inducements, natural and artificial.

Finally, we reached the resort at a time that appears to us a great alpine amphitheater where there is a ski resort with two lifts and four ski lifts, giving access to 21 kilometers of tracks little complicated. In summer, the extensive network of mountain hiking trails around Malbun leads to an idyllic unspoiled nature. Thanks to its topography, is a paradise for mountain bikers with a number of single trails and roads technically difficult. A rise

different, with its own personality and with many attractions. But if I have the slightest chance of returning, I will. I have the certainty that I took some great clouds.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Blood Rushes Down My Hands

BIG meeting in Oberstdorf, increases dream and a nightmare


(Published in the journal n.32 BB)
BIG The official meeting is held annually and brings together members of this challenge cicloescalador, consisting of cycling up the 1000 increases that make up its Superlist. Currently has almost 2500 registered members, of which about 150 are English.

organized By the eighth edition is being held. But this is a unique event. Philosophy BIG and these meetings are very different from what we're used to in Spain. The idea is to provide maximum freedom to the participants. The levels are diverse and therefore the organization is very flexible, decides to mark a departure and approximate time of arrival at the top of each port to make the required pictures. It must be said here everyone goes at their own pace and mounted the film as you want. For example, the Hungarian group, led by the tireless Gabor Györgyi, only saw him at breakfast, and then they made a tour similar to ours but not identical, and then presented to a fixed time on top of the port to the photos.

year I attended and pasado al encuentro anual en Flandes, un encuentro muy numeroso en el que además tuvimos un tiempo espléndido. Este año las fechas, a principio de julio, no me convenían en exceso, pero la proximidad de Oberstdorf al aeropuerto de Memmingern, donde llega Ryanair, me hizo decidirme. Este año también hubo una buena participación, de más de cincuenta personas en total, aunque cada etapa tenía altas y bajas en función de los planes individuales de cada cual. De España ibamos tres miembros: Xavi Cossials (que también acudió el año pasado), Xavi Joya (fichaje de de este año) y yo mismo. La mayoría de asistentes eran belgas (no en vano el presidente y fundador del BIG Daniel Gobert es belga), but there were many Italians, some Dutch, some French, the aforementioned group Hungarian, Romanian ... A veritable tower of Babel with English and French the most widely used languages, although Italian is also frequently heard. The evening gatherings with a beer through a batiburillo became language. At one point, I found myself speaking in French ... how it is possible, if I never learned French!

can say that the official meeting is not the only time of year are these crazy European summits. The other unofficial meetings have been dubbed the "crossroads." For example this next month September is a crossroads in Liguria to raise a lot of ports on the Ligurian coast of Italy.

why the meeting took place in Oberstdorf and not anywhere else? No one can overlook that Oberstdorf is the starting point of a rise in BB we had very little Angel Morales: the Nebelhorn. The final reason for the meeting is the monster. However, the idea of \u200b\u200bdoing this Allgau region was also due to other reasons, such as the fact that it is a very central point at the European level (also considering the boom members are joining the challenge from Europe East). At the same time, with the base in this town could achieve many goals in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and even Liechtenstein, as eventually happened.

The arrival on Friday Oberstdorf youth hostel was a bit depressing, since only get tremendous rain fell shortly after the bike out of the box and mount. Most attendees arrived the night before Elmen, where on Friday became the first stage of 108 km in which rose Hochtannberg Pass (1675 m) and Hanntennjoch (1894 m.). We are told that morning also got wet and the truth is that for the next day weather forecasts were very bad, what we're going to cheat. I crawl into bed thinking that I will not remove the raincoat in a couple of days.

But for starters, we have surprise on Saturday and the time we seem to not only respect but even enjoy a splendid sun. The first climb of the day is Allgauer Berghof, up by a pretty narrow asphalt track with really tough sections, especially at its end. Some of those who came saw a 25% drop in its cycle computer ... Being our first climb with the group, although this is the opposite of a competition, the more competitive are squeezed all they can. For once I think I'll get there first, but finally the Belgian Rafael puts me at my site. These Belgians, as you might like it both climb ...

Back to the lodge, we took the detour in the town of Fischen im Allgau to raise the Riedbergpass. The principle is not particularly hard, but at some point see a traffic sign of 4 kilometers to 16%. As often happens is not exactly true, though not far away at all. Between these slopes and we have raised before, I very much welcome having brought the triple plate. The compact here could be enough ... Up to become one of the most crowded group photos, and soon after decided to eat something at a nearby ski resort. The

españolitos not satisfied with the fact, in the afternoon we decided to approach to know the Nebelhorn. Although we try to find allies, no one points to the challenge. Everyone is waiting to Tuesday, official day for uploading to the other members of the BIG. Too bad they did not know that time is not going to respect them, and you have to think that the weather factor is vital to consider the rise of the monster. Not attempt to summarize our ascent Nebelhorn a short paragraph that deserves an article as long or maybe a book. I only say that raising road bike or triple plate is impossible. Either way, even up three miles on foot with the bike on the side, I consider it one of the best experiences I have lived on the bike. Only to see this rise inhumane, and the reward of the landscape at the top, it's thought to try.

After 3 BIGS (with the top of Nebelhorn), obviously we're late to dinner the lodge, so we decided to give us a dinner as God commands in a pizzeria of Oberstdorf. The only drawback was that we missed a contest that raised the organization, which awards were typical of each of the participating countries, each had brought from home. Needless to say, what was the theme of the competition, ports, harbors, ports. We arrived when the contest is over and only have time to attend the briefing presenting the next day's stage. When we explained our experience opens a heated debate, inexhaustible, on whether or not that is listed Nebelhorn.

The second day for us (third for the group), Sunday, is a dislocation. On the menu we have the increases to 3 ports. First rising to Oberjoch, border port between Germany and Austria and later, as in Austria, and Erwahlder Berwang Alm. This phase is structured in a somewhat curious came up with the cars until Oberjoch, descended to the base of the port and back up bike. Then turn to take the car and continue on towards Reutte Austria where we left our car and we can attack the other two climbs planned for the day.

There, a Sunday celebration makes a part of the motorcade is collapsed in Reutte, so much catch the bike from there while we go through before we joined a group of Dutch and older will BIG try twice a day. Other English
had been advanced to make up and arrive in time to catch the return flight. The summary would be that everyone is on their side. I have joined with the Belgian group from Namur Walloon also includes some flamenco. In this group is the friend Rafael, I guarantee a maximum effort.

Here we apply a top of the BIG that is "the upload harder first. "Therefore, we will attack first Erhwalder Alm. Although the day is not particularly bright, the view from the Valley is awesome. Just in front of us while we go see the Zugspitze Ehrwald, the highest peak Germany, with 2,963 meters, but we will go only to the 1502 meters Alm Ehrwalder the Austrian side. On the right we see another impressive rock mass. This is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful hikes we have done at this meeting.
be seen from the distance a weather station on top of the Zugspitze, I wonder how they will noses to get there.

After a short stroll from Ehrwald, came to a fence from which do not allow the passage of motor vehicles. The road is narrow and very steep. I begin to notice the legs up and down the "walk" the Nebelhorn the previous day. Despite the third course, the development gives it Justito for not dismounting. In short, final 5.2 miles to go half a drop of 9.6%, with peaks above 14%. Above can also be reached by funicular, and the restaurant full of people enjoying the scenery, we can taste a typical apple pie and a Coke or a beer. While we are enjoying the sun, other groups are coming, the Italians, French, some Dutch ... Tap to return to

Rottach Lermoos and where we will tackle the last climb of the day: Berwang. Little history to this rise. Main road, a drop not too important and spectacular scenery, yes, but not more than any of the roads from the valley up to any of the people.

night, after dinner, appears Claudiu Moga, a Romanian boy 20 days ago has left the country. It tells an amazing adventure of 20 days in which eleven bike has rained. Cecilia and Luigi are offered to prepare a plate of pasta in your motorhome, as the lodge and restaurant that has closed for hours. Claudiu share with their experiences on the route from the problems security at its output from Romania, to his party last night he spent in sailing. As a cyclist, you speak the Nebelhorn and is not afraid, has already raised the Kitzbüheler Horn with the saddlebags. You could be chatting for hours with him, but for the first time in twenty days has a bed to sleep, or rest their desire to overcome the desire of others to know their history.

On Monday there is another good meal with 3 BIGS, although it represents a shift in nearly two-hour drive to the vicinity of Munich. The day also covered and wakes very light rain. In my case, since I have the flight shortly after noon, among the various options presented to me, I prefer follow those of Francois, who recommended me closer to Switzerland and Liechtenstein to raise Stoss and Malbun, respectively. This form will complete the long weekend with BIGS in four different countries. Not bad. But best of all is the experience, to see people like Daniel, Helmuth, François and Marc, of which I have much to learn and much to be thankful. It is a luxury ride with them, to have some beers together and make new friends who share passion.

As always when I travel, time to hurry up and arrive just in time to the aircraft. Once packed the bike at full speed, billed the case and hand luggage on board (be careful with the weight of the bags hand when you traveling with Ryanair), I queued for boarding the plane. Once we review the stunning photos up these days with Sergi. In the end, exhausted, I start to doze off and I start to accumulate images, memories, people, names, ports, and downs. I'm waking up and go back to sleep. I'm still like a dream. Except when you see the Nebelhorn. Then the dream becomes a nightmare.

Saturday, September 26, 2009

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BOHEMIAN True to form, the manufacturer without camera is frozen in time on personal projects (Samples of work Monte Cristo competitions on the subject of art, etc.).
try to raise money to buy a camera, so I sell portraits that makes Monte Cristo (I) to find out more see: http://pintoretrato.blogspot.com/
Meanwhile
producing activity will remain until a camera, there are many projects to film, no camera can not. Stopped short film to raise money and try to do something with the mp5 with camera 2 pixels. Salu2

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Saturday, September 5, 2009

Black Hair & Blue Eyes

The Tour in the front door

(Photographs Sergi Ros)

(Published in the journal PdlPro n.10)

Last October the news was confirmed that he was waiting recent years: Barcelona would host the final stage of the Tour 2009.
After many years of going to see the Tour of the Pyrenees he finally going to have next door. The feeling that never reach the pre-step voltage riders would feel without having to endure a car journey of more than three hours. Not a bad notices. Quite the contrary.

After many years as the Tour returned to Barcelona. The year 1957 was the first time the Tour de France visited Catalunya. And it came to the same place that came this year: the Montjuic Olympic stadium. The victory Privat corresponded to Rene, who arrived in a four-escapes where he was also Bernardo Ruiz. The second section of that same stage, the 15 th, was Barcelona-Barcelona (10 km time trial), with a winner fig: Jacques Anquetil, and the dismissal stage of the Tour was the Barcelona-Ax les Thermes.

But is 1965 the last year that the Tour came the city. The year that everyone remembers the victory of José Pérez Francés. A Spaniard living in Catalonia in Ax Les Thermes stage-Barcelona, \u200b\u200b241 km had the audacity to run away from home, going Puymorens. A terribly hot day that not only French but undaunted Perez spurred him. The closer he came to Barcelona knew the terrain better and more self-confidence showing. All Barcelona hit the streets, also in the mountain of Montjuic, to hail the triumph of a English cyclist. At the same time, achieved the record of the leak victorious longest in the history of the Tour de France (210 km), record that only he was caught in 1991, when Thierry Marie took the win in stage 6 between Arras and Le Havre after 234 km of flight.

That July day, the other accompanied the arrival time of the Tour and all of Barcelona took to the streets to welcome the English irascible character who claims he did not win the 1963 Tour because of Bahamontes, the other major honoree this year arrival Tour of Barcelona. José Pérez Francés
, genius and figure. In an interview with him on the country, said that the day the Tour arrived in Barcelona do not wait in the arrival, that this day would come with the bike, as usual. The legend says that at his age, 72 years, not only walks like a motorcycle but usually ramps up regularly Penat Rat hardest.

But for the Tour comes to Barcelona, \u200b\u200bfrom Girona must pass through many places who live different Tour in a final stage. Let me explain the experience of over one tour, where I live: Cardedeu.

Until early June, no news. With just less than a month the City contacts the bicycle clubs of the town to find volunteers. Our case is a bit different from other people, because we have a special Sprint. There is concern that there may be an accident, and nearly two miles vallan passing through the town. There must be plenty of volunteers to strengthen the work of local police and civil protection. The stage takes place on a working day, therefore will have to rely on older people and those lucky ones who can take a holiday.

To start making environment, last week held a symposium with the assistance of former professionals Melcior Mauri, we explained sights and insights of the Tour, after the experience that give its 8 units. Another measure that is recommended to citizens is to decorate their balconies with flags of Catalonia, which is how they celebrate holidays here. Also produced a leaflet to be distributed at all points of information explaining what the Tour, doing a little teaching cycling to people who probably Tour over only associate a monumental traffic court and inconvenience in their daily work. That explained the magnitude of the Tour, people and vehicles moving, the previous occasions when the Tour has visited Catalunya, even explaining what the Tour was France (you know, globalization). Although many people are already aware of it. The Tour is a wonderful showcase, is a television broadcast that reaches across the globe. For many it's time to make themselves known and revealed. A good example is the "Colles geganteres" popular groups that maintain and carry Catalan giants and big heads. On the passage of the Tour have agreed to pull its giant walk to raise awareness of the Catalan festive custom. On D

wakes with the threat of rain. It's one of those days special, almost like the Champions League final. One is with those nerves. The Tour passes through the front door. Have called for volunteers to 12.00 or with the day off, decided to make a bike out of about 70 kilometers to match the pre miles Cardedeu step. An area that we are all familiar with the ports of Sant Vicenç de Montalt (The Pollastre, as it is popularly known) and Collsacreu, both classified as third category. The output will allow us to see how you begin to experience the atmosphere on the road, the camper in the gutters and painted in mind especially Eduardo Gonzalo (based in Mataró) and Joan Antonio Flecha, Catalan only two involved in this issue Tour. It is like visiting the Tourmalet but lives a great atmosphere and in the last mile of Collsacreu relive many uploads ports hours before the passage of the Tour. Also features a huge flag Catalan output Arenys de Munt. An outing to enjoy playing attack and see who goes first by the banners of the Mountain Grand Prix, already assembled.

Once in Cardedeu volunteers collect T-shirts (! Green! Why not yellow?), We mapped the area we need to control and begin a sit-13.00 that will keep you up to shortly after 16, 00 cyclists have elapsed. Not the best way to see the Tour, see the cyclists pass at full speed a few seconds before a special sprint, but it's worth working on an event large is not easy to come back. And I say that if we want cycling does not get wet on things like this, forget it.

The passage of the caravan entertains large and older. We surprised my civility with which people behave. No need to deal with the typical cross the street you want or who complains of the traffic court. The people living expectant and excited. I had even planned a few sentences apologizing for the inconvenience of the passage of Tour and traffic courts, or the fleeting passage of the riders, but eventually not be needed. All the hassles are taken for good in exchange for the illusion of time and instead of placing children Cardedeu on the map, that TV made known our location. When the publicity caravan passes, is a mixture of Welcome Mr. Marshall, the parade of Kings and over Dakar by the African people (you know, throw four articles and people fight for them ...) but I guess all part of the show.

Once the peloton passes everything returns to normal in a way very fast. The fences are collected, open the traffic as if nothing had happened. Before you pick up the banner of Special sprint can take a picture of all the volunteer group with the banner in the background. It will be a great souvenir to commemorate the passing of the Tour by the front door. Who knows if it will not happen again until within 44 years, although the words of the Mayor of Barcelona suggest that the success of this year, acknowledged even by the general director of the Tour, will have an impact in the short term.

After the photo, we just in time to go home and watch the end of the stage in Barcelona. Citizen participation has been one of the objectives of the City of Barcelona for the arrival of the Tour. The main idea was to create a giant yellow wave over Tour. To this end, the exit of the metro (public transportation recommended that day, of course), offered a large yellow rectangles so that viewers could pick them up and create the curious effect finalmente se vió de forma modesta, posiblemente por la lluvia, que cayó con mucha fuerza en las horas previas y amenazó durante todo el día. A pesar de ello, el éxito de público fue total, con unas estimaciones de 250.000 espectadores en Barcelona y un total de un millón durante toda la etapa.

Al mismo tiempo, aprovechando la llegada del Tour, los autobuses de Barcelona y las bicicletas del Bicing también llevaron distintivos de color amarillo, representativo del Tour, durante los días previos. Además, los comerciantes de las calles por las que se desarrolló la carrera intentaron atraer al público con elementos referentes al Tour. Con motivo del Tour, el Ayuntamiento también colaboró within 24 hours bikers Montjuic, in the image and likeness of 24-hour riders were held during the 50's and 60's. A good popular initiative, but poorly resolved, with registration prices to me excessive and unjustifiable. More things? Yes the real party of the bicycle that became Barcelona, \u200b\u200bsurpassing the Guinness record as many bikes outdoors. 453 people cycled under ULIS in the Arc de Triomf, surpassing the 412 that were registered in Ireland. The pity is that the class had to be held without music, because of the rain that fell earlier that day.
the end, all means greatly appreciate the passage of Tour Barcelona. The massive participation of people and even their patience and cooperation on trafficking issues. The icing on the victory had been a English cyclist, but luck was not on our side and we are left with honey on the lips with Freire's second and third of Rojas.

When the stage just decided to roll back the recording stage (it was recorded, of course) and see how our people have gone on television, which has seen him around the world. And I find that when the escapees and the peloton passed through Cardedeu Teledeporte the 2 and issued notices. So, we've been invisible. And you know, if you do not go on TV is that you do not exist.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

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Carcassonne and Pic de Nore


Carcassonne is a first rate tourist destination. For the Catalan is a great opportunity to escape to France and see a magnificent medieval town is a World Heritage Site by Unesco. Perfect destination to go with children.
But if you like cycling is also a destination where you can enjoy a full output of incentives. First, for lovers of the unique climbing, the Pic de Nore is a climb that we can not avoid.
From La Cité, the medieval city is clearly visible with the Pic de Nore huge antenna (at Ventoux, heh) on top. And a wind farm on its slopes that view one understands the visual pollution.

With different access possibilities, including that of Mazamet, the birthplace of Laurent Jalabert, the most interesting aspect of the Pic de Nore is that of Villeneuve Minervois, which consists of 21 miles is not too hard. This aspect is the one crossing Cabrespine (the people we serve as a reference to go ascenciendo from Carcassonne), but do not have to detour to the famous cave of Cabrespine, with a very, very hard mile (road sign 16%) that did not have to be done ...

is totally recommended to complete the journey down towards Mazamet and then diverted towards Lastours, a set of four Cathar castles, strongly recommended to visit, but for that we get off the bike and walk for about an hour and a half.
Finally note that the cyclist Laurent Jalabert march held from Mazamet (this year on August 23) is a good opportunity to get to the Pic de Nore.

Friday, July 24, 2009

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Troumouse and Gavarnie, Col de Boucharo

One of the most beautiful landscapes I've ever seen on the bike gave me the Pyrenees this last bridge in San Juan. After a couple of interesting steps up ports unknown to me as Lac d'Aumar, Pla d'Adet and Luz Luz Ardiden, the third day we had on the menu and the climb to the Cirque de Gavarnie Troumouse. And the truth is that I lived far exceeded our expectations.

From Luz Saint Sauveur, where we slept, we went at full speed towards a false flat Gedre really part of the climb, but to be at the beginning of the stage invited to run. A good road along the river that is slowly gaining altitude. After passing through the bifurcation Gedre is the Cirque de Gavarnie and Troumouse. The idea is to get to Gavarnie and then continue to the port of Boucharo (or Bujaruelo in English) to complete the 31 miles uphill from light.

Step by Gavarnie leaves us stunning images of the Gavarnie circus that you see in the picture. An impressive waterfall of 400 meters is visible from the village. We say it is the largest waterfall in Europe. In the new video you can see this marvel:



Once past Gavarnie have to follow the signs to Boucharo Cole, a beautiful road with a good view of the circus, but which gradually shifts to the right to go to find the way to Spain which is Boucharo. We passed the ski slopes and after a few kilometers Gedre pretty tough leaves us in the parking lot from which can no longer move the cars. Still a couple of miles to the tarmac disappears and top port, but a huge rock blocking the passage of cars. Landslides have left many rocks in the road, which not only impede the passage of cars but also of the bike. We have to disassemble the bike to complete the climb and look for a sign of faith on our arrival at Port of Bujaruelo (2,273 meters).


altimetry can see this port here: http://www.altimetrias.net/aspbk/verPuertoF.asp?id=13

Very quickly fall into Gedre and we will find the second circus day Troumouse Circus. A ascent end we also offer amazing scenery, beautiful, as you see in the picture below. The road is very lonely to be toll, so we can still enjoy a bit more of sight and even hearing the silence more accurately (in the Lac d'Aumar we had found another toll road).


Here you can see the profile of the rise and a detailed description of the
http://www.altimetrias.net/aspbk/verPuertoF.asp?id=11
the end, after returning to light about 100 miles out very very completito, hard truth, but above all, extremely beautiful. I do not recommend it, I say that is a must do for all those that love mountain biking.

Saturday, June 27, 2009

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Eugene Christophe and the forging of St. Marie de Campan


Tour historic times. If 1906 was the first time the Tour reached the Tourmalet, the 1913 edition will be remembered as one in which the then leader Eugene Christophe, in the stage from Bayonne to Luchon (326 km!), Was leaked on the rise the Tourmalet, with more than 5 minutes ahead of his pursuers. And fall, after a fall had to travel 14 kilometers on foot (some sections of the road itself, and sometimes cutting field through) to St Marie de Campan where to find a blacksmith to repair his broken fork so we can continue. Things Tour, which at the time did not allow mechanical assistance or replacement of components. All forging operation of the fork made under the supervision of Henry Desgrange, the pattern of the Tour, which came to punish him with 10 minutes to ask a boy to assist him fan the flames of the forge. Cristophe, all courage, did not give up and came to the end of the stage.

In 2003, the centenary edition of the Tour, put on a plaque to remember the events that occurred in 1913. As the plaque states: "On the occasion of centenary of the Tour de France, Eugene Christophe honors during the Tour in 1913 noticed the fork on your bike in the forging of Sainte Marie de Campan. Eugene Christophe, leader of the test, he lost any chance of victory here, but gave a formidable lesson in courage and tenacity. The Tour de France points with respect this exemplary behavior. July 21, 2003.


To me it gives me goosebumps to read it. These are the values \u200b\u200bof cycling's Tour de France plays year after year, fighting against the current, facing the world in his crusade against doping and against any shortcut that is not the effort and sacrifice.

Every time I went to the Tourmalet I looked for that board. And finally this year found. Lowering the Aspin (or Hourquette d'Ancizan, beautiful port, as the Aspin, linking the valley with the valley Arreau Campan), past the square where the Tourmalet starts (see photo). Following the road to Bagneres de Bigorre, a hundred yards on the right, next to the road, there it is. Mythical plate in a mythical town.



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Sunday, May 3, 2009

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FEAR - Fear Of The Dark * spoiler *

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selfish asses:
is an irrefutable fact that unity is strength, the more heads provide innovative ideas, will be stronger Success, however, Mexicans are used to reduce profits for ourselves, that is, we want everything, by any means, not by anything our politics is so dirty and corrupt and those who have power are few.


This formula is used throughout and at all times, we prefer to miss our integrity before someone else get benefits before us, we prefer even live in the lie. The Chinese are an example of discipline and unity, art and sport achieve great things, being that we, with just a few we armed revolution.

It is true that many of these achievements are based on mistreatment and malsabores, however, a smart and enterprising person is one that does what it wants, nor what it should, but what you should, in the best sense, we have our benchmarks without having to go over the other and even better, get respect and recognition based on honesty, truth, and not crushing all who consider an obstacle to our goals.

Unfortunately, we rely on ideas embodied and instead of seeking our own choices, the laws were made to be fulfilled, but also changed when they no longer serve us, we can not expect to live under the same guidelines for the rest of our lives, we need to live up to the demands of our surroundings: the evolution, not for nothing left to be micro-organisms to get where we are, live clinging to our success only by fear of losing them is like being buried upside down and wanting to dig to escape.

unbalanced hope their extremist views, and others. (Written by Wikipedia! The revo !)

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The topic has been rumored for months but now 1UP seems to be very confident of the veracity your information ensuring that the new version of the laptop will be launched this year.
even gives details of the 1UP misma.Según, the new PSP version, subtitled Go!, Like many Sony products.
Other possible names: PSP PSP Slide or Flip.

The revamped laptop would be revealed at E3 in about one month and be on sale in September in Japan and an American release followed in October or November.
Unlike the rumors saying that a review would include 2 sticks (nubs) like, 1UP says this does not happen, but does not rule functions as a touch screen and a camera.

The rumor that if support is the demise of the UMD reader, said that 100 titles will SONY PSP catalog on its online store ready for download on launch day.
also says that the notebook will be sold in versions 8 and 16GB of internal memory.
1UP According to the source, Grand Turismo Mobile will launch a game.

even created a mock-up design:

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

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... a street artist Banksy!

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Graffiti (from the artistic point of view) I've always been attracted much attention and Banksy is one of the best in my opinion he does ... this character is a graffiti artist or rather estencilero English has a great time translating his art on the streets of several cities around the world .. recognized by many .. hated by many others ... but no doubt Banksy is an expert at what he does! A ejemlo Banksy's work ..


More Banksy works in homepage.
If the boy has talent! Del

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How to recognize an Aries?

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Aries:
Have you met recently with an exceptionally friendly, energetic manner, firm handshake and quick smile? Then get ready ... chances are you've been adopted by ARIES. People of Mars, it goes straight to the point, without hesitation, is the first sign of the zodiac, represents the birth, the baby of the zodiac, and is fully absorbed by your needs.

The ram, which will always believe in heart, always falling to get back up and make a new attempt. Nothing in the complicated or hidden.


Aries need not sensitive strategies, with the strength of his lungs and determination that comes from inside him well enough to get away with it.


The person ruled by Mars will look one straight in the eyes with clean and casual with a rather touching faith. A airs, never show their disappointment at the surface, if you can help. If you ever see him mourn without restraint, it is certain that, somehow, the pain has come to the soul. Arians prefer to drop dead before Mostar weakness ... and among them are some who literally are at risk if the first thing to avoid the latter.


A Aires will undoubtedly be at the top of the career you have chosen, or engaged in business for yourself, otherwise you will readily recognize that shown by discontent at being forced to submit to others. Aries is very direct, to say without exaggeration, to the nature of those ruled by Mars, they are completely outside the verbiage and deviations.

Aries Man:
A risk can overwhelm you in a minute with his passionate enthusiasm, and the next minute was cool as a polar bear, if you offend or lose interest - or both - that nature Mars, warm, impulsive, immediately froze and then on again may mean having to start from the beginning, from Act 1, Scene 1.


Aries men, brimming with ideas and creative energy, to keep up can be exhausting, but worth more than you do at least mentally.


No other Sun sign can be as scrupulously faithful as Aries when it is really in love. Usually l honesty prevents any cheating and idealism keeps him safe from the desire to cheat.


course have to be alert for whatever may happen that, despite its sincerity in his current devotion en sus promesas de total lealtad (que, a no dudarlo, son absolutamente veraces), su necesidad de romance es tan intensa que es capaz de irse a buscar en otra parte si su pareja no mantiene constantemente vivas sus ilusiones. Cuando su pareja descuida los aspectos románticos, el varón Aries se queda en principio con el corazón destrozado.


Después se enoja y va en busca de una princesa. El hombre Aries es rebelde por naturaleza. Le encanta desafiar la autoridad y piensa que nació mas vivo que todos los demás. A el no le gustan los juegos, se enfoca en las cosas de forma directa, tanto en el romance como en los negocios.


Una vez que el amor ha sido reconocido.


Aries will not lose a second, but let those who care to recognize it is him.


not chase him, do not call him often by phone, do not look enthralled nor declare your feelings, to be quite sure that the passion is reciprocal.


The fastest way to lose is to take the initiative.



He always hoped that the lady of his dreams is both ultra-feminine and evolve.


wants it fully independent.


But willing to go a few steps behind him, waiting to be praised and show you devotion.


An Aries husband will not last that his wife has every night sessions at the club or with friends, but will not tolerate a wife who spend all day at home knitting and quilts keep them, you reach for a term medium.


And if you hit, you think that someday will be the only white-haired Juliet in your circle, with a husband who will continue getting romantic when you have completed your wedding gold, is a challenge, if you are romantic ... and of course you are, because if not, to start, you would not have associated with an Aries.



Aries Woman:
Who do you, in love with an Aries girl? Well if not pity or congratulate. Aries woman, you think that love is her whole life, but is too absorbed in the world around, to say nothing of what is vitally absorbed in itself.


Aries woman, will always need that hero of her dreams that sigh in his heart.


Among all sun signs, Aries women are the most likely to be declared, especially if the man does not decide to do so.


They like to lead the relationship. These girls love to be flattered, but with sincerity. Loyalty in love.


"is completely" if their lover knows to keep alive the feeling, because they are very sentimental.


She must answer to the eternal challenge of Mars: the intense desire to control the lover, conflicting with the secret desire to be controlled by. Incredibly


idealistic, are women sometimes seek in vain for the brave knight in shining armor of emotion that seize and conquer the world to offer it on a plate.



To love, the Aries woman should be proud of you, but do not exaggerate your importance to the point of failure to file attention to the talents and her capabilities.


As for love relationships motto is <<>>, and does not take much to cause an explosion of jealousy.


are women who put his lover on a pedestal and expect to live in accordance with an image of impossible perfection stubbornly refusing to see that has feet of clay, until you loose so that even she has to notice .


Never criticize the lover, husband or children of an Aries woman.


But they can be gentle and delicate when they know how to treat.



Aries women tend to be career women, able to perform well in the same profession as a man, from a broker agent.


Practically, there is nothing to what these women of this sign is unable to cope.


Although she vehemently denies it (with the same vehemence that makes almost everything), when you feel sad you also have to be. When happy, you have to be happy, To Aries, love is equal sharing.



hurt his pride and curb his enthusiasm are things that can short of breaking my heart. The world will not forgive a woman who is quiet and is considered more awake than anyone. Admire


fueraza and tries to imitate, Often the pieces actually make Aries idealism and optimistic faith in human nature. Always defend your choice against your enemies, you do not forgive do not fight for it or not get on your side. As a wife, can be a challenge.


is likely to have their interests outside the home, a home rarely be enough for your creative energies. As will be fairly competent cook, and keep the house clean bright.


are rarely complain about who is sick or tired, but when something hurts tons expected compassion.



As a mother, Aries, take good care of the baby is clean, happy healthy and loved, is not easy to take him in my arms every time he cries, that the slope of the overprotection or what, but they will get a shower of warm, impulsive kisses and tight hugs.


is woman who can be temperamental to what it unreasonable, and could cause some scenes violets. But with the same speed as light, his anger dissipated as a summer storm: Aries is unable to hold a grudge, seek revenge or indulge in self-pity.


O in bitterness, many people say that Aries woman is completely masculine, but do not believe them. Beneath the lightning and strong shell is pure femininity maybe too much woman for the common man.



must not forget that is responsive, despite her radiant smile of bravado (not more than a shield)


ARIES CHILD:
Aries is likely to walk earlier than other children, and no doubt speak before.


will not be easy to control you if it happens we say no to a small Aries, we respond by waving a pudgy finger and challenging.


Beware of falls and injuries to his head and face. Aries children are prone to accidents, so to speak without exaggeration. If


near There is something hot, or forbidden, you can bet there will insert his finger curious impulse.


And if you think that it will learn the lesson.


You're wrong. Are children trying to overcome their own marcas.Cuando is a little older, it may leave you breathless with its affectionate bear hugs are generally affectionate and demonstrative children except those whose emotional experiences normally cool warm heart.


From the book "Signs of the Zodiac and its" Author: Linda Goodman

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

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"Back on track"


With nothing left to say I start with mine waiting to be a link to other good blogs and other informational site some curious and of course lots of entertainment.

Saturday, February 28, 2009

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See you soon ...

This blog and my little Biel are for me much more than a good family album are my favorite spots, which I go from time to time to remember and enjoy again those unforgettable moments live in two countries totally unknown, so different from ours, and each other, and both owe.

El Salvador and China, two countries that we have returned all the joy and happiness of our home. Two owe a lot, have given us the greatest gift of our lives, the greatest gift you can ever give to anyone, something I always wanted and that at times I thought I never in life would have two children, my children, my little soul, my prince, my little emperor ...

Here I have shared much with you, family, friends and anonymous people who have come to be dear to us.

Some of you we have been encouraging and supporting all the time without knowing and without expecting anything in return, and so I've grown fond of and have finished part of our family history to share with me the greatest dream of my life ... motherhood.

Since we came home with the little Marc Wenyu I hardly have time to spare to devote to this blog, to the small and definitely Marc to all of you. My three boys Biel, Marc and Toño, come first, then return to work and a number of little things they need, if not all, of my attention, I have been forced to make the decision to end my two blogs.

no way want this to be taken as an end or a goodbye, I would like to take a bye, because I do not like goodbyes, and because this is over here but our family life continues.
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And because we continue to share with you our dream come true, our family life.

We thank you again for all sending you the biggest hugs and an invitation special that we hope acepteis without hesitation to continue seeing us at our new blog:

Enter here and find us!

soon!

Thursday, January 22, 2009

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Although my two small children and my big boy keep me pretty busy, I sometimes leave an empty and today I used to hang some pictures thinking of you.
dates have been full of endearing and memorable moments we'll remember forever and that we continue to share with all you.
Marc Sing carols in the theater
moms told us, who could see action in the course of the smaller from the first floor of the theater, Marc did a great job , singing, gesticulating and moving like the rest of his teammates. The only problem is that from below could not see because a co-Marc was placed in front of him and not let us see anything of his performance, gave me a rage ...

Biel Marc teaches riding Bethlehem and the Christmas tree

Santa Claus and his "Offline"
Every year we decorate the multipurpose room for Santa Claus to give their gifts to the kids home from school . And since cole Biel started and I hope to finish it Marc, I plan to participate every year, both in the assembly hall as helping Santa Claus. We have already lost too much and do not want to miss that glow in the eyelets of my kids when your eyes see Santa Claus in the multipurpose room.
Then when everything is finished, you have to remove everything and Marc Biel and passed it on the snow rolling bomb decorations.
Santa House also passed
Marc And he left one of their favorite characters, The Lightning McQueen and a few chocolates that have lasted a second.
The football was one of the gifts that Santa left for daddy, but the kids took possession of him, put their shirts Boat and scored goals as crazy.
First New Year
We went to dinner at cousin Carlos, to eat 12 grapes with all the cousins. Played, dined and toasted but Marc did not last and about 11 stayed asleep.
So we got the grapes for home and ate the next day.
The 6 th Birthday
Biel On 3
Biel turned 6 years old, and take this opportunity to celebrate the 3rd. Biel Marc birthday reminded me that we could not celebrate in China and decided to celebrate together with yours.
Twelfth Night
The truth is it was a very magical night for all, especially for Marc and Heman.
handed him the letter in hand to the Three Kings, could then see them on their floats and were advised by those who carried the coal to behave a little better.
next day found many gifts in the Christmas tree,

and a bag of coal for each of them, but we believe that it took to laugh because they ate all coal with a crown of kings lay. Menuda

couple has been together, get along very well and they have a bomb together.
I expect you to know apologize for not being hung up photos, but between work and my three kids, I hardly have time to spare.
Still hanging pictures promise to go whenever you have a huequecilo.
Besitos to all that we still visiting.