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Watching the Tour of Switzerland - Verbier

By Will • Jun 20th, 2008 • Category: Climbs, Cycling

Woohooo! I cross the finish line at today’s Tour of Switzerland well before the pros - my first stage victory!



Le Dauphiné and Col du Granier

By Will • Jun 15th, 2008 • Category: Climbs, Cycling

My 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, Favorites

Here’s Big George Hincapie near the top of the hors categorie Col de Joux Plane

Another great day watching the Dauphinée Libéré.



Watching the Dauphiné Libéré

By Will • Jun 12th, 2008 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, Favorites

Today the Dauphinée climbed the Salève, the super steep climb behind my house.



2008 Time-Megève Mont-Blanc Cyclosportive

By Will • Jun 8th, 2008 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, Cyclosportives

Wow, 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: Cycling

A 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, Reviews

Famous for the eponymous cheese, Beaufort is one of the best bases for fabulous climbs in the north French Alps.



Broken Nose

By Will • May 20th, 2008 • Category: Climbs, Cycling

First, let me be clear, I am fine (although you’ll notice that my sunglasses weren’t as lucky). The Doctor said that it’s OK for people to now mock me.



Shhh! Martin Bought a New Bike

By Will • May 18th, 2008 • Category: Cycling

Martin was looking a LOT sexier than usual on today’s ride. More specifically, his new Pinarello Prince is hot!

But don’t tell Janet.



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.