Col de la Colombiére
By Will • May 31st, 2012 • Category: Climbs, CyclingJust a short post to say it’s nice to be on the bike.
Just a short post to say it’s nice to be on the bike.
Video: Cycling Col de la Colombière
Wow – this is a big climb.
There is a little known, much harder, alternate north route up Col de la Colombière via Romme.
Here are photos and videos posted from the road during the Tour. This will get updated every day for the amusement of friends and family.
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