Bonjour!
A detailed report from my participation in the accompanying event of the Race to the Sun, or the popular Paris-Nice race, which took place from March 5th to 12th in France. For the last 3 days, cyclists descend to the French Riviera to decide the fate of the competition.
On the eve of the end of the professional race, there is a chance to feel the atmosphere of the World Tour series competition. Cycling enthusiasts can sign up for the Paris-Nice Challenge, a bike riding event that promotes cycling regardless of age, gender or origin. I would call this event a ride or a journey – it is definitely not a race, mainly due to the lack of time measurement, which gives the event a truly romantic, joyful and relaxed character. Finally, I was able to be on the French Riviera at that time, it would be a sin not to take part in such an event.
It was also part of the Krakow MJ Pro Tour Cycling Trip to the French Riviera, so its participants were also with me.
128 km in length, 2600 meters in altitude difference, and almost exactly the same route that the riders would tackle the following day in the final stage of Paris-Nice. In our event, everyone won without exception, and in the main race, Tadej Pogacar won.
I invite you to follow the route, which will make it easier for you to decide whether to take part in this beautiful initiative. Of course, I strongly encourage you to do so!
So, see you next year?
Link to the ride on Strava (including the ride from home, so it's quite long): https://www.strava.com/activities/8697812323
Event details: https://www.timeto.com/en-GB/sports/cycling/paris-nice-challenge
Music by: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos, License code: YTFECOUBD5TTI33Q
WP Strava ERROR 403 Forbidden - See full error by addingdefine( 'WPSTRAVA_DEBUG', true );
to wp-config.php
Random stories
See all, arranged chronologically here.
Cycling shoes from Cafe du Cycliste – first impressions
Hello! First of all, it's worth adding some missing information, or rather emphasizing the fact: Both shoe options are produced in a unisex version - the same for boys and girls. The size is what matters! :) This time, a practical episode - together with Aleksandra, we intro [...]
Let’s Go NICE – a new chapter, the same passion for the Riviera
Lazurower.com remains the starting point — built around cycling and the rhythm of the French Riviera. Let’s Go NICE is a new space for tours, places and experiences that naturally go beyond the bike.
Moving to the French Riviera: How to Fulfill the Dream of Living in Paradise
Hello! On the YouTube channel LAZUROWER, we are hosting Aleksandra, who will show how to make the dream of living on the French Riviera come true. Our previous recordings on real estate received your enthusiastic response, so we are back with another episode. Real Estate on [...]
Gravel StajVelo Roca for Ultra Duch Puszczy
Hello! Today, I invite you to a film describing the experience of riding on the exotic gravel bike from the Monacan brand Stajvelo! The Roca model performed very well during the marathon, although there are a few components in its configuration that I would gladly replace. H [...]