Hauteurs et Vallées

I had a great, somewhat hilly, cycle ride yesterday (120 km) with this lovely lady. Don't let her size fool you - she is tiny but feisty. At 64 years of age, she is an amazing cyclist who can out-cycle me easily! Only 8 years ago she did the Paris-Brest-Paris cycle ride - 1200 km - without stopping to sleep! Unsurprisingly, she holds the club record for that. Yesterday's ride started off from a primary school in Maurepas, and I took this just before we set off.

[Louise & Ken]

Delightfully fun setting, and I admire you both for your dedication and determination!

[Leana Niemand]

Amazing woman and a lovely shot.

[Lee]

You really get around Issi. Nice shot and information.

[Penelope Ann]

Wow you really do travel a long way!

[KWind]

Wow... love ride! Good for you! I like the art!

[Mickey Anderson]

Sounds like a great ride! Love the background! I must get my bike out as I am doing a cancer benefit ride in June!

[Margaret Brown]

Amazing, she has a lot of grit, and well done you, nice backdrop too

[Jocasta]

Great photo and I'm completely in awe of your fellow cyclist - I'm also 64 and the thought of her cycling endurance astounds me. Well done you, too.

[Gayle]

Love the setting for this fantastic shot, Issi! Like Louise, I admire you both for your cycling enthusiasm and accomplishments. :-)

[Denise (lyndemc)]

Fantastic background for this pre-ride pose. Amazing that 64 this gal is cycling with incredible endurance yet. Inspirational!!

[Taffy]

Very impressed with the cyclist you are riding with -- inspiring even if younger than me! And I like the composition with the graffiti/art mural sending you off on your ride.

[Dawn]

Cool Image aND info

[Issi Bannerman]

@jocasta Yes. I wish I could remember the number of hours she took to do it, but it was significantly less than the 90 hours allowed for it. Just finishing is a major achievement.

[Delwyn Barnett]

Phew what an amazing woman! Plus a cycle of 120 kms is also very impressive - good on you!!