2010 La Marmotte – Success!
By Will • Jul 4th, 2010 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, Cyclosportives, FavoritesPainful fun. 174 kilometres, 5000 metres ascent (+16000 feet), over 3 of the most famous climbs in France.
Posts Tagged ‘galibier’
La Maurienne Valley – 7 of the best climbs in France
By Will • Jun 3rd, 2010 • Category: Cycling, Cyclosportives, ReviewsOne 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, FavoritesAny 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, DoreenCol 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: 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?
2008 Tour d’Enfer Wrap Up
By Will • Aug 1st, 2008 • Category: 2008 Tour d'Enfer, CyclingCycling 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 FranceWhile 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, 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).
Lost Boys 2008 Tour d’Enfer – Day 5 Preview
By Will • Feb 9th, 2008 • Category: 2008 Tour d'Enfer, CyclingDay five’s challenge will be the biggest vertical ascent climb in France.
