Plaine Joux and Domancy
By Will • May 8th, 2013 • Category: CyclingThe best part of Plaine Joux is without a doubt the views of Mont Blanc and surrounding mountains.
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Col du Meraillet and Col du Pré
By Will • May 4th, 2013 • Category: Climbs, CyclingIt is still too early for the high Alps roads to be open. But I thought I’d climb some beautiful roads and see how high I could get.
Cycle the Alps Traffic-Free: Here’s How (2013 Edition)
By Will • Apr 29th, 2013 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, pyrénéesMany of the most famous climbs in the alps have days where they are closed to motor traffic, reserved for cyclists. Nice.
Col du Vorger, Col de Tamié, and the Annecy Bike Path
By Will • Apr 24th, 2013 • Category: CyclingCol de Tamié would be a good location to watch stage 19 of the 2013 Tour de France.
Col du Pillon and Col de la Croix
By Will • Apr 20th, 2013 • Category: Climbs, CyclingA couple of truly beautiful Cols in the Swiss “Vaudoise” Alps. Col de la Croix will feature in next week’s Tour de Romandie.
Col de Pierre Carrée (Flaine Ski Station)
By Will • Apr 19th, 2013 • Category: Climbs, CyclingCol de Pierre Carrée is the highest Col in the north French alps that is open all year – to provide access to Flaine ski station.
Alpe d’Huez, Oulles, and Col d’Ornon
By Will • Apr 16th, 2013 • Category: Climbs, CyclingA beautiful April day – there may still be skiing at Alpe d’Huez – but the cycling wasn’t bad either.
Col de la Morte and Col de Malissol
By Will • Apr 16th, 2013 • Category: Climbs, CyclingCol de la Morte — Pass of the Dead. Nice!
Snow Ride: Col de la Croix Fry & Col des Aravis
By Will • Mar 21st, 2013 • Category: Climbs, CyclingI had hoped for more sun, but I had an itch to scratch
Seven Cycling Climbs with Great Skate-Skiing in Winter
By Will • Feb 3rd, 2013 • Category: CyclingNear Geneva many of the best Nordic Ski locations are at the top of interesting cycling climbs.
