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2010 La Marmotte – Success!

By Will • Jul 4th, 2010 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, Cyclosportives, Favorites

Painful fun. 174 kilometres, 5000 metres ascent (+16000 feet), over 3 of the most famous climbs in France.



La Maurienne Valley – 7 of the best climbs in France

By Will • Jun 3rd, 2010 • Category: Cycling, Cyclosportives, Reviews

One of the best base locations for cycling big and famous Tour de France climbs.



Col du Galibier is Closed?

By Will • Oct 27th, 2009 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, Favorites

Any second now Col du Galibier will be closed for 7 or 8 months.



Col du Galibier with the Gang

By Will • Jul 26th, 2009 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, Doreen

Col du Galibier – one of the highest and most famous climbs in France.



Handy Tips: How to Get Photographed by the Pros

By Will • Sep 3rd, 2008 • Category: Cycling

I 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?



2008 Tour d’Enfer Wrap Up

By Will • Aug 1st, 2008 • Category: 2008 Tour d'Enfer, Cycling

Cycling the Route des Grandes Alpes



Tour d’Enfer Day 4 – Watching the Tour de France

By Will • Jul 23rd, 2008 • Category: 2008 Tour d'Enfer, Climbs, Cycling, Tour de France

While many rested their sore legs in the hotel, Ralph and I went to watch the Tour de France at the top of Col du Galibier.



La Marmotte 2008 – Success!

By Will • Jul 6th, 2008 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, Cyclosportives, Favorites

Along 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: Cycling

La 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).



Lost Boys 2008 Tour d’Enfer – Day 5 Preview

By Will • Feb 9th, 2008 • Category: 2008 Tour d'Enfer, Cycling

Day five’s challenge will be the biggest vertical ascent climb in France.