Rich from Veloguide, a cyclist near Nice, Cote d'Azur, France

Rich Scales is an American living and cycling in the south of France (greater Nice area) for the last 20 years.

He speaks French and knows the local roads, villages, and scenic locations. He loves sharing his favourite places to visit on a bike.

He’s an active “age grouper” racer at 52 years old, and loves climbing, descending, and easy rides along the coast.

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