Comments for The Chain Gang Cycle Tours

Comment on The Loire Valley, By Patrick Hudgell by Patrick Hudgell

Patrick Hudgell — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:46:44 +0000

Thanks for the kind words Bernard. I am glad that you liked the images. You are quite right that I hope to do a little better with my “proper” cameras but the G9 is an awful lot easier to carry! Looking forward to the next ride……..

Comment on The Cuisine Of The Dordogne by Bernard Dugdale

Bernard Dugdale — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:19:03 +0000

Dear Richard,

I’m not sure I can help you. There is a hiercarchy to the preparation of the duck / goose. First the foie gras is taken. Then the breast is taken, the ‘magret’. Thirdly the legs and sometimes the wings are taken to make confit, and finally what’s left goes into rillette or pate. This is in order of value.

Does that make sense? Thanks for asking.

Bernard

Comment on The Chain Gang Goes to Paris by Lynne Richmond

Lynne Richmond — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:57:35 +0000

Cycling in Paris. What a cracking idea; brilliant. Good luck with it.

Comment on The Chain Gang Goes to Paris by Bernard Dugdale

Bernard Dugdale — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:47:10 +0000

Hi Linda, here are the dates for our new Paris trips:

Dates for 2012 (Paris)

Sat 14 Jul 2012 – Sat 21 Jul 2012

Sat 11 Aug 2012 – Sat 18 Aug 2012

You should be able to see full details on our website before the end of January. I hope we’ll see you there.

Bernard

Comment on The Chain Gang Goes to Paris by Linda

Linda — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 05:27:26 +0000

When are you doing the Paris Tours?

Comment on Cycling In London – The Return Of The Mack by Iyyappan

Iyyappan — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:22:15 +0000

Derek,
Really I used to wonder about his versatile skills – cycling, geographic study etc….
Finally yes he is an expert in UNIX – SUN Solaris administration and he has helped in many events in solving technical issues. Also provided many study materials on his own to improve my skills.
Many thanks Derek

Thanks
Iyyappan P
iyyappan@gmail.com

Comment on The Chain Gang Goes to Paris by Marjorie Eagan

Marjorie Eagan — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 04:28:05 +0000

How erudite, how matrix. Would love to hear more about the Paris ride. Dates, price, etc. Thanks. Marjorie

Comment on The Chain Gang Goes to Paris by Stefan Roseblade and Sue Stephens

Stefan Roseblade and Sue Stephens — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 02:03:00 +0000

Hi Bernard, We had a great time in Tuscany in September and I think Normandy was mentioned as something to do in the future.
So now we can and with The Chain Gang! Paris also sounds as if we will also want to do that as well. Best wishes to you and Mike for Christmas and the New Year.
Stefan and Sue.
Brisbane
Australia

Comment on Should You Wear Bike Helmets In France and Italy? by Olly

Olly — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:29:13 +0000

I find it incredible that any cyclist cannot see the benefits of wearing a helmet. I feel quite lucky that in about 5 years of cycling i have only had 1 accident (my own fault) – and at the time i had a helmet on and bounced my head off some railings at the side of the road. Obviously without the helmet i have no idea what my injuries would have been, but with it, i suffered only road rash and a bruised pride.

With modern helmets weighing around 300g (averageish), i can’t see any case for not wearing them. They are comfy enough that after 5 minutes you don’t even notice them and light enough that it has no effect when trying to hold your head up. How exactly can an extra (think) layer of foam/padding/plastic between your brain and the road not be beneficial?

Comment on The Cuisine Of The Dordogne by Richard Goldberg

Richard Goldberg — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:45:57 +0000

I have spent quite a bit of time in the Dordogne and, believe it or not, have eaten my fill of confit. However, my years are telling on me – I cannot remember the French name for the upper half of the duck prepared in teh same manner. Can you please help me out?

Thanks,
Dick