Broken Nose
May 20th, 2008First, let me be clear, I am fine (although you’ll notice that my sunglasses weren’t as lucky). The Doctor said that it’s OK for people to now mock me.
Archive for the ‘Climbs’ Category
Col de la Joux Verte Col de Bassachaux
May 14th, 2008
The plan was to cycle up Col de la Joux Verte.
I knew the road was still closed, but it’s been so warm we thought with mountain bikes that we’d be OK.
Le Semnoz
May 8th, 2008High above Lake Annecy - It’s a magnificent and tough climb - and frankly today I suffered near the top.
I am not yet fit or light enough for the July Tour d’Enfer. But at least the injury seems almost OK.
Col de Pierre Carrée (Flaine)
May 6th, 2008Col de Pierre Carrée is a big climb and easily the highest pass in my vicinity that is currently clear of snow.
Col de la Croix - Snow!
May 3rd, 2008The final day of our mini Swiss Alps cycling trip.
We had driven from Gstaad to Villars yesterday - and had to take the long way as the Col de la Croix is still closed due to snow.
But it was our cycling goal, so we decided to have a look from […]
Turbach, Above, and Lauenensee
May 2nd, 2008This is cycling paradise with signed routes everywhere, perfectly surfaced roads up high, and scenery to die for.
Gstaad, Col du Pillon, and Above
May 1st, 2008The French Alps are savage and exciting. But the Swiss Alps always seem picture-postcard beautiful.
Col du Sac is Open?
March 20th, 2008At 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.
Vallée Verte 6 Cols
March 18th, 2008The Vallée Verte South of Lake Geneva is a beautiful place to get some climbing in while the big Alps are closed. There are quiet, fairly steep climbs everywhere.
The Great Cycle Chat Jersey Relay
March 16th, 2008This morning it was raining, very windy, and cold. So I sat by the phone waiting for Keith to cancel.
But he is Scottish not Australian, so canceling never crossed his mind.
