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Passo dello Stelvio and Passo Umbrail

By Will • Sep 2nd, 2010 • Category: Cycling

There are three ways up to Stelvio. The north-east side is the most famous. Today, I explored the other two ways.



Passo Gavia! (both sides)

By Will • Sep 1st, 2010 • Category: Climbs, Cycling

One of the greatest days ever on a bike.



The 2010 Gruyère Cycling Tour

By Will • Aug 30th, 2010 • Category: Climbs, Cycling

This was my third time doing this well organized event. It’s an absolutely beautiful route, surrounded by Swiss mountains throughout.



Col Hunting in the Chartreuse Alps

By Will • Aug 21st, 2010 • Category: Climbs, Cycling

The huge mountain massif between Grenoble and Chambéry is the Parc naturel régional de Chartreuse. Beautiful mountains and some great cycling.



Col du Sabot

By Will • Aug 19th, 2010 • Category: Climbs, Cycling

Higher, harder, prettier, and a fraction of the traffic of its neighbor Alpe d’Huez.



The 10 Best Climbs Cycled By My Wife

By Will • Aug 14th, 2010 • Category: Cycling

One doesn’t cycle as much as I do without a loving and supportive wife. So I proudly present the 10 best climbs cycled by my wife! ;)



La Ville des Glaciers and Les Arcs 2000

By Will • Aug 8th, 2010 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, Favorites

A superb day climbing in the French Alps. The plan was for two long, beautiful, but not too steep, climbs.



Lac de Mauvoisin and up to Chanrion

By Will • Aug 6th, 2010 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, Favorites

It’s becoming the summer of beautiful Alpine Lake / Dam rides. But this time I went another 14 kilometres past the dam.



Murren and Above

By Will • Aug 3rd, 2010 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, Favorites

This is one of my very favourite cycling routes. A steep, beautiful climb, surrounded by high mountains.



Grosse Scheidegg and above to First

By Will • Aug 1st, 2010 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, Favorites

Perhaps the best ride of the year. Certainly the most beautiful.