This is cycling paradise with signed routes everywhere, perfectly surfaced roads up high, and scenery to die for.

At the turn, I told Eric it would be impossible to reach and totally covered in snow. He gave me a half-smile. I knew we were going up.

Col de la Faucille is one of the best know climbs in the Jura Mountains.

Riding through Hotonnes we noticed a great old "penny-farthing" bike on display. The little sign said that it was an 1870 giant bike repaired and displayed for the passage of the 2002 Tour de France.

I knew it was a stupid idea, but at least I had a backup plan. Oh, and no parking your tank here!