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.
Jura Mountain Cycling Climbs
Click on Icon for link to ride details. Or click link at bottom of map for larger map. Zoom controls top left. I have "sadly" yet to cycle the sad faces
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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.
My New Favourite Winter Sport?
January 9th, 2009Believe it or not, I have yet to go cycling in 2009. Don’t worry, I haven’t been too lazy.
Col de Crozet
November 14th, 2008Col de Crozet is in the middle of a tiny ski station in the Jura mountains above Geneva.
Belvédère des Avalanches and Col du Merle
October 23rd, 2008It was overcast all day in Geneva – on the other side of the mountains. A huge cloud wall was on top of the Juras. I was in a little sunny micro climate valley.
Col d’Ornon, Alpe d’Huez, and Above
October 11th, 2008It’s tough to say much about Alpe d’huez that hasn’t been said a hundred times before. But I will say that October is a fantastic time.
Col de Combe Blanche (or Vattay or Puthod?)
September 24th, 2008The sign at the top said Combe Blanche. My book says Col de Puthod and Michelin maps says Col de la Vattay.
Regardless it’s a fantsatic, steep, deserted climb in the Jura mountains.
Jura Giant: Mont Tendre (and Risel)
September 2nd, 2008Mont Tendre is the highest point in the Swiss Jura mountains at 1,679 metres.
It’s another of those great, steep, deserted Jura roads climbing through the woods – with Alps views at the top.
The Gruyère Cycling Tour (The Big Cheese)
August 31st, 2008Today, Barry, Martin, Fabian Cancellara and I rode the Gruyère Cycling Tour.
