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Posts Tagged ‘alpe d’huez’

Cycle Touring the Alps - Frequently Asked Questions

By Will • Apr 1st, 2008 • Category: Cycling

I receive a few emails each week asking questions about cycling in the Alps.

To save some effort, I thought I’d put some of the more frequently asked questions / answers here.



2008 Tour de France Preview Stage 17 - Galibier and Alpe d’Huez

By Will • Jan 31st, 2008 • Category: Cycling, Reviews

As the last big mountain day, this stage could decide the entire race.



Alpe d’Huez - Five Different Rides

By Will • Jan 11th, 2008 • Category: Cycling, Reviews

Many people don’t realize there is a lot more to do than just climbing the usual Tour de France route.



Alpe d’Huez

By Will • Jul 29th, 2006 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, Favorites

   
The last day of vacation.  Climbing Alpe d’Huez is a great way to end a great trip.  I woke up early and descended to the bottom of mountain.  I tried to ride a few flat kilometres to warm up before the ride but it is the biggest travel day of the year and so I […]



Alpe d’Huez!

By Will • May 22nd, 2005 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, Touring

59.9km
Saturday, Doreen and I climbed the most famous climb in biking - Alpe d’Huez (in the French Alps). Amazing! And KUDO’s to Doreen for successfully climbing this giant.

This climb has featured in so many epic races in the Tour de France and people travel from all over the world for […]