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The Yorkshire hills the Tour

he first time I did Chimney Bank it was downhill. I thought this was the sensible way to tackle Britain's steepest public road on a bicycle. Not so. At the halfway point, the gradient hits 33% – and all the items in the back pocket of my cycling jersey came tumbling out over my head. North Yorkshire's finest had wreaked havoc as usual. My second go at Chimney Bank was to retrieve all the items that had fallen out over my head on the first descent, since I'd been unable to stop until I reached the bottom. I was rather pleased to have managed this without breaking my bicycle chain, something that this monster of inclines regularly does to unsuspecting two-wheelers. So when it was announced that the Tour de France was coming to Yorkshire, I held my breath. Would they dare? I had visions of Froome and co battling it out at snail's pace as they cursed their way over the county's finest stinkers: the Stang, Thrussendale, the Coal Road. Because there is a vital difference between French and British roads. Where a French country road, encountering a large immovable obstacle, sensibly begins to weave a long, gentle path upwards, the British road turns aggressively towards the adversary and charges. That's why the continentals have gradients rarely in excess of 10%, and we have Chimney Bank. But my hope for a feast of slow torture was not to be. The Tour simply bottled it and will cruise past some of the best cycle routes in the county. If you are going to be there this summer with a bike, however, let's look at all the joys available: routes that take real cyclists deep into beautiful, magical countryside routes that the pros didn't dare attempt. I've put them into obvious geographical groups which can be linked into routes using an OS map or websites such as Strava and MapMyRide. The Dales View over Buttertubs pass in The Yorkshire Dales View over Buttertubs pass in The Yorkshire Dales. Photograph: Alamy The first and most obvious act of cowardice in Tour de France 2014 stage one will happen in Wharfedale, when the peloton sweeps over the bridge at Kettlewell. At this point any self-respecting cyclist turns right up Cam Gill Road for the brutal masterpiece known to cyclists as Park Rash (bit.ly/1nmoTjU), a climb of 303m in little more than 2km. Outsiders could be tempted to think that here is a neat short-cut to catching the Tour in two places – Kettlewell then Middleham. But take care: this is a monster. You would be well-advised to stop in Kettlewell for a final espresso with lots of sugar before continuing. A short, nasty hill gives a mere taste of pleasures to come, then you see the valley end in a vertical cliff, up which some idiot has built a tarmac road at gradients that officially hit 25% but seem steeper. From the top you have a 19km run down to the Tour route at Middleham, with its pubs and cafes aplenty, or pretty East Witton. Read more...www.theguardian.co

Antarctica Sightseeing Flights

If you've always dreamed of seeing the world's southernmost continent but can't bear the cold, then perhaps these day trips are for you. An airline is offering 12-hour tours over the expanses of Antarctica so passengers can enjoy the view, but there will be no venturing out in the snow because the planes don't land. For a truly unique extravagant experience, the company Antarctica Sightseeing Flights even offers a special New Year's Eve Party flight, where guests will be treated to a live jazz band and

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arguably the 'coolest' party experience in the world. Antartica Sightseeing Flights offer once in a lifetime day trips to see the southernmost continent from the sky Antartica Sightseeing Flights offer once in a lifetime day trips to see the southernmost continent from the sky. Currently, the tour company offers flights from five major Australian cities, including Sydney and Brisbane Currently, the tour company offers flights from five major Australian cities, including Sydney and Brisbane Operating out of Australia on a private Qantas 747 plane, the unusual tour flies from five Australian cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane. But you'll need deep pockets. Prices start from AUS$1,000 (£535), but that is for an aisle seat. For a spot next to the window you'll be parting with $1,999 (£1,069). And if you want to travel Ice Class, with Champagne and lie-flat beds it will set you back $7,999 (£4,280). New Year's Eve Party flights are priced on application. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-2908095/Experience-Antarctica-sky-lifetime-12-hour-flight-tour.html#ixzz3tQLcqsSo Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook

The Exotic Travel Destination

Best Beaches and Island Destinations in the Philippines CHOOSING the best beach resort destinations is very difficult. Because the beaches and picturesque islands scattered over nearly Bumi.Filipina has more than 7,000 islands with white sand beaches, crystal clear turquoise sea, and beautiful underwater life. What is the best place to visit? Here are a few options and the island's best beach destinations in the Philippines to help you:

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El Nido, Palawan Palawan is the vanguard of the best tourist destinations in the Philippines. More specifically, the beach town of El Nido is a gate for a wild adventure tours. El Nido has white sand beaches and crystal clear sea water, but the scenery is not the only one on offer here. In the coastal area, El Nido has limestone formations, lagoons empty, marble cliffs, prehistoric caves, and waterfalls all of which can be easily explored. El Nido is also popular with divers. The surrounding waters have attracted 50 species of coral and whales, whale sharks, sea cows, rays, dolphins lumbam, and rare turtles. Palaui Island, Cagayan Valley This isolated island is the secret of nature which only explored by the great adventurer. White sand beaches surrounded by volcanic rock on the one hand, while the other side looks greenish-blue sea that stretched wide. Snorkeling and diving will take you to see the coral reefs and coral gardens and marine sanctuaries. This beauty can not be achieved easily, you have to 'fight' through the grass on the muddy ground, rough ground, and mangrove forests. There are no resorts or hotels in Palaui, so there is a choice of accommodation camping under the stars stretch. Read more...traveldestinationintheworld.blogspot.com

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Karnataka Tour With Travel

Karnataka is a land of Kannadigas which is blessed with number of fascinating tourist attractions. It is the land of monuments, world heritage sites, wildlife’s, mesmerizing hill stations, temples, beaches and vibrant tradition and culture. Large number of tourists from all over the globe come and visits Karnataka to make their Holidays. Travel, themes, karnataka, offbeat, destinations, tourist, spot, travel, guide, places, wells, hills, waterfalls, karnataka, south india, india, Tour, picnic, rain

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forest, Monsoon treck, mountains, wildlife, park, Unchalli Falls, Jogfalls, Kodachadri, B R Hills Unchalli Falls :- Unchalli Falls also called Lushington Falls, is a waterfall created by a 116 metres (381 ft) drop in the Aghanashini river. This place in thickets of the Sahyadri hills of the Western Ghats. Here river 'Aghanashini' running through thick woods makes a spectacular waterfall.Keppa Falls is another name for its unique sound. Travel, themes, karnataka, offbeat, destinations, tourist, spot, travel, guide, places, wells, hills, waterfalls, karnataka, south india, india, Tour, picnic, rain forest, Monsoon treck, mountains, wildlife, park, Unchalli Falls, Jogfalls, Kodachadri, B R Hills Jogfalls :- Joger Gerosoppa Falls Jog Falls is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India, Located near Sagara, Karnataka, these segmented falls are a major tourist attraction. They are also called Gersoppa Falls and Jogada Gundi. Jog Falls is created by the Sharavathi River falling from a height of 253 m (830 ft), making it the second-highest plunge waterfall in India. During summers the waterfall will reduce to small narrow streams while during monsoon and winters it will be roaring with water. The best season to visit this waterfall is the monsoons when this gigantic body displays its maximum charm.

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