I happened to have a little time yesterday to finally start the massive task of sorting through the photos from my trip to France in July. The reason it is such a massive task is that I’m sorting my images plus those of 11 mates and trying to put them in some type of order for a DVD and a coffee table book of the trip.
One word of advice for anyone tackling a job like this in the future – MAKE SURE EVERYONE IN THE GROUP SETS THE TIME AND DATE CORRECTLY ON THEIR CAMERA AT THE START OF THE TRIP!
Anyway, whinging aside, it was great to be flicking through the images from the holiday and being able to relive so many of the wonderful moments we all shared. Where would we be without photos?
Here are a few that struck a chord from my trip that I thought I’d share.
Myself and Mark (one of the other Impact photographers) on a descent not far from our hotel on Alpe d’Huez
Dinner in little towns like this one on Lake Annecy was always a highlight
Elliot and I shortly before we all jumped in for a swim – and Yes, it really is as good as it looks!
Some of our crew waiting on the Col de La Madeline for the Tour de France riders
Meandering roads, little traffic and breath taking views were the order of almost every day
Heaven on earth for a cyclist – the French Alps. This is me sharing the road with good mate Glen ‘Gadget’ Elton
Climbing the mighty Col du Tourmelet in the Pyrenees with Simon ‘Huggsy’ Huggins
The “boy band” shot of Huggsy, Gadget and El standing below the tower on the summit of Mont Ventoux in Provence
Dave O and Brad ‘Magma’ Magus take a breather before smashing down some pastries at one of the many patisseries
Huggsy sharing the road with some cattle on the Hautacam in the Pyrenees on the wettest and coldest conditions I have ever ridden in
Part of the adventure was getting lost, asking for directions, not understanding then getting lost again
Snapping a few pics on the climb up Col d’Aubisque on the day of the Tour de France – check the road we are about to descend before climbing to the summit
Running with the Tour de France Riders – what a buzz
Love your work Stumpy!
These are great…I am glad Phil cant use the computer yet as he would be green with envy!
These photos make me want to take up riding!
Hey Stumpy, These are All Fantastic, lots of fond memories. Although I’m still suffering the Effects from my Brain Injury back in September 201,1 I am still able to remember almost all of my Cycling adventure in France & back here in Australia and I’m Alive!! ? Some of the weekend rides are a bit blurry but the good ones, like Palmy are still strong in my memory banks. I’m glad I found your email Thank you for emailing these to me.
One question, Is there some of me in the Photos? I couldn’t find a picture with me in your Introductory photos. ?
When do you think you might have this book out?
Cheers Wayne Remember Me? ‘Chicken’ ?
Hi Chicken – great to hear from you and good to know you you’re doing ok. That France trip was a beauty wasn’t it!
I’ll have a look for any other photos I might have – not sure if there are any of you.
You can see a book I made from the 2016 trip here: https://photobizx.s3.amazonaws.com/France%202016.pdf – it’s a BIG download.
Stay well, speak soon
Andy (Stumpy)