Jura Giants - Storms and Steep!
June 30th, 2009Col du Grand Colombier and Col de la Biche.
Jura Mountain Cycling Climbs
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Steep: Col de l’Aiguillon and Chalet du Suchet
June 25th, 2009Two more VERY steep climbs in the Swiss Juras.
Col de Portes and Col de Ballon
June 22nd, 2009Another couple of great - virtually car free - climbs in the Jura mountains.
And some friendly Chartreuse Monks
Col du Tourmalet and both sides of Col d’Aspin
June 2nd, 2009Col du Tourmalet is one of the most famous climbs in cycling and the highest cycling Col in the Pyrénées. Today was just a dream day on the bike.
Tour de Romandie Stage 5 - Col du Marchairuz
May 3rd, 2009Another fantastic day cycling and watching the Tour de Romandie.
My plan was to cycle both side of Col du Marchairuz and then watch the race up top (map at bottom).
The climbs:
From Aubonne: Length: 20 kms Ascent: 1050 metres
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2009 Tour de Romandie Stage 4
May 2nd, 2009I brought my photographer today and he filmed my stage victory: (the secret is to leave 2 hours before the peloton).
Col de Menthières, Col de la Faucille, and Some Snow
April 4th, 2009A scenic and challenging loop around and over the Jura mountains from Geneva.
Col de Cuvéry and Col de Bérentin
March 13th, 2009If you are a fan of cross-country skiing or seeing huskies pull a sleigh ….. Col de Cuvéry atop Plateau de Retord is the place to visit.
Col du Sapenay, Col de Cessens, and Col de la Chambotte
February 9th, 2009There is a currently a lot of snow around. So it’s either stay on ploughed roads or brave the powder.
It Can Get Icy in Winter — La Barillette / La Dole
January 13th, 2009How does a 32 kilometres bike ride take over 5 hours? Ice, Ice, more ice, snow, hiking, etc.
