Watching the Tour of Switzerland - Verbier
By Will • Jun 20th, 2008 • Category: Climbs, CyclingWoohooo! I cross the finish line at today’s Tour of Switzerland well before the pros - my first stage victory!
Posts Tagged ‘alps’
Le Dauphiné and Col du Granier
By Will • Jun 15th, 2008 • Category: Climbs, CyclingMy legs needed a day off, but the sirens of the Dauphiné were calling my name.
On a last second whim, I jumped in the car to the base of Col du Granier - the first climb in today’s race.
Le Dauphiné Stage Five and Col de Joux Plane
By Will • Jun 13th, 2008 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, FavoritesHere’s Big George Hincapie near the top of the hors categorie Col de Joux Plane
Another great day watching the Dauphinée Libéré.
Alpe d’Huez - Five Different Rides
By Will • Jun 11th, 2008 • Category: Cycling, ReviewsMany people don’t realize there is a lot more to do than just climbing the usual Tour de France route.
2008 Time-Megève Mont-Blanc Cyclosportive
By Will • Jun 8th, 2008 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, CyclosportivesWow, I am tired!
Attracting several thousand riders, the Time-Megeve cyclosportive is one of the bigger cycling events in France.
A Challenge - La Grand Bo Cyclosportif June 29th
By Will • May 25th, 2008 • Category: CyclingA CHALLENGE to Martin, Barry, Eric (and anyone else):
Come join me on June 29th for La Grand Bo cyclosportif from Le Grand-Bornand.
Beaufort: Five Great Cycling Climbs in Cheese Country
By Will • May 22nd, 2008 • Category: Cycling, ReviewsFamous for the eponymous cheese, Beaufort is one of the best bases for fabulous climbs in the north French Alps.
Col de la Joux Verte Col de Bassachaux
By Will • May 14th, 2008 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, Snow
The plan was to cycle up Col de la Joux Verte.
I knew the road was still closed, but it’s been so warm we thought with mountain bikes that we’d be OK.
Le Semnoz
By Will • May 8th, 2008 • Category: Climbs, CyclingHigh above Lake Annecy - It’s a magnificent and tough climb - and frankly today I suffered near the top.
I am not yet fit or light enough for the July Tour d’Enfer. But at least the injury seems almost OK.
Col de Pierre Carrée (Flaine)
By Will • May 6th, 2008 • Category: Climbs, CyclingCol de Pierre Carrée is a big climb and easily the highest pass in my vicinity that is currently clear of snow.
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