Every year, the Champagne & Oyster Cycling Club of Monaco takes on one of the South of France’s most iconic fundraising rides.

What began in 2011 with seven friends and a big idea has grown into something far bigger. BRASH joined the peloton in 2017, and we’ve been back every year since.

Because the best rewards rarely sit at the top of the easy road.

This year’s ride served up everything it promised: relentless climbs, scorching temperatures, tired legs, and the occasional conversation with yourself about whose idea this was in the first place.

But that’s the point. Dig deeper. Go further. Earn the view.

We rode for two remarkable causes: Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, teaching life-saving water safety and swimming skills to children across 44 countries, and My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, continuing the fight against MND with the same grit and determination that defined the Scottish great Doddie Weir.

Every climb conquered and every kilometre endured helped raise funds for causes that genuinely change lives.

We also managed to grab a great snap with the Prince Albert of Monaco at the finish line.

Proud sponsors. Even prouder of the BRASHEEs who trained harder, pushed through the heat, tackled the climbs, raised funds, and crossed that finish line on Sunday.

Same time next year.