Friday, May 11, 2012

Cycle racing in Paris


Don't go thinking the Tour de France started earlier this year, this cyclist is probably just an amateur that I caught on "film" yesterday in the Bois de Boulogne. The Bois de Boulogne is a 3.3 square mile park that borders the west side of Paris in which you can find several lakes, restaurants and even a racecourse. That is precisely around this racecourse (called l'hippodrome de Longchamp) that the cyclists train. FYI several buses allow you to go to the Bois de Boulogne, which is a nice location for a picnic for instance.

8 comments:

  1. nice picture, even the sun is out!

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  2. The Bois de Boulogne is a place I've always wanted to visit. So much history there.

    I just saw a wild 1933 precode uncensored cut of a film called Babyface, with Barbara Stanwyck. And (Bonus!) it has a couple great shots of 1933 Paris! An aerial shot over the rooves of Paris and lots of cool cars and clothes.

    Can't wait for the TdF! There's a big race soon here in California that some of the top riders come to (the Amgen). A nice warm-up!

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  3. Ooh, a picnic! What a lovely idea, I think we will tomorrow. :)

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  4. Excellent post for sharing. I will recommend it to all of my friends.

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  5. I metro/bus/walked to the BdB when I was last in Paris. Astoundingly beautiful and extremely large place.

    Longchamp leaves me awash with Hemingway and Fitzgerald ...

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  6. Looks like a beautiful sunny day! Great capture!

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  7. I have been intelligent for hours and I haven't gone through such awesome stuff.

    sell my car instantly

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  8. I watch le Tour every year on television.

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