Gorges du Flumen
August 4th, 2009A beautiful loop through the Haut Juras – finishing with a superb climb through and above the Gorges du Flumens.
Jura Mountain Cycling Climbs
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Archive for the ‘Juras’ Category
Mont du Chat – Col du Chat Loop
July 12th, 2009Le cycle magazine once called this possibly the most difficult climb in France. An exaggeration, but tough work!
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
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 From Le Brassus: Length: 7.4 kms Ascent: 450 metres From Aubonne, the climb to [...]
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.
