Alpe d’Huez, Oulles, and Col d’Ornon
By Will • Apr 16th, 2013 • Category: Climbs, CyclingA beautiful April day – there may still be skiing at Alpe d’Huez – but the cycling wasn’t bad either.
Posts Tagged ‘alpe d’huez’
Cycle Touring the Alps – Frequently Asked Questions
By Will • Apr 1st, 2011 • Category: CyclingI 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.
2010 La Marmotte – Success!
By Will • Jul 4th, 2010 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, Cyclosportives, Favorites, VideosPainful fun. 174 kilometres, 5000 metres ascent (+16000 feet), over 3 of the most famous climbs in France.
Col d’Ornon, Alpe d’Huez, and Above
By Will • Oct 11th, 2008 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, Favorites, Juras, Snow, TouringIt’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.
Handy Tips: How to Get Photographed by the Pros
By Will • Sep 3rd, 2008 • Category: CyclingI take LOTS of photos while cycling. And occasionally I even take a good photo or two.
But when riding in Cyclosportives or along famous climbs there are often professional photographers along the route. Need help posing?
La Marmotte 2008 – Success!
By Will • Jul 6th, 2008 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, Cyclosportives, FavoritesAlong with “L’Etape du Tour” – it is probably the most famous – and one of the the most challenging – Cyclosportive in France.
174 kilometres (108 miles) and 5,000 metres vertical ascent (16,400 feet)!
La Marmotte 2008 Preview
By Will • Jul 2nd, 2008 • Category: CyclingLa Marmotte (along with l’Etape du Tour) are probably the most famous and two of the most challenging Cyclosportives in France.
I’ll be riding it this Saturday: 174 kilometres and +5,000 metres of ascent (+17,000 feet). Three epic, beautiful, and legendary climbs with the easiest being Alpe d’Huez (seriously).
Alpe d’Huez – Five Different Rides
By Will • Jun 11th, 2008 • Category: Cycling, ReviewsThere is more to do than just the usual Tour de France route.
2008 Tour de France Preview Stage 17 – Galibier and Alpe d’Huez
By Will • Jan 31st, 2008 • Category: Cycling, Reviews, Tour de FranceAs the last big mountain day, this stage could decide the entire race.
Alpe d’Huez
By Will • Jul 29th, 2006 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, FavoritesThe 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 [...]
