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Jura Mountain Cycling Climbs

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Col de la Faucille

March 2nd, 2008

Col de la Faucille is one of the best know climbs in the Jura Mountains.



Col de Cuvery and Col de Richemond

February 17th, 2008

Riding through Hotonnes we noticed a great old “penny-farthing” bike on display.



Mont Tendre and Col du Mollendruz

January 30th, 2008

I knew it was a stupid idea, but at least I had a backup plan.

Oh, and no parking your tank here!



Col du Clergeon and Col du Sapenay

January 23rd, 2008

Mountain Math: One Medium climb + One Medium Climb = One Big Climb



La Vattay - Cross Country Skiing

December 27th, 2007

This photo of the Alps in the distance gives a pretty good idea of what I mean when I say “getting above the clouds.”



Col du Sac

December 2nd, 2007

At about 1,250 meters (4200 feet) the paved road ended and I ran into snow. I wasn’t sure where the actual Col was and I hate to climb a Col and not find the sign at the top

So I decided to continue climbing the gravel path through the snow.



New Map: Jura Mountains Cycling Climbs

November 15th, 2007

I find that making myself a map showing all the great climbs in an area is extremely motivating.

Especially since it reminds me all the climbs that I have never done.



Col de Cuvery

November 13th, 2007

I knew the top was just about at the current snow line, so wearing four layers and with a balaclava for the descent I set off.



La Baudichonne

November 7th, 2007

COLD! I am really pushing this late season climbing thing. But I had plenty of layers and my balaclava. So the descent wasn’t too horrible. Another great Jura mountain climb route without seeing a single car.



Epic! Col du Grand Colombier

November 5th, 2007

Every year local cyclists shake their heads at cowardly Tour de France organizers that run the Tour right by this Jura giant, but refuse to climb it. It’s just too steep!