Col du Galibier at Dawn – Video
By Will • Jun 23rd, 2012 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, FavoritesI had been thinking about this project, ever since Philippe, Xavier, and I watched the sunrise up Mont Ventoux
Posts Tagged ‘galibier’
Col du Galibier – A Brief History
By Will • Jul 20th, 2011 • Category: Cycling, Tour de FranceTo celebrate its 100th Tour de France birthday: A History of the legendary Col du Galibier
2011 Tour de France Stage 18 Preview: Agnel, Izoard, and Galibier
By Will • Jul 20th, 2011 • Category: CyclingStage 18 visits the roof of the Alps – with three massive climbs including the highest point in the 2011 Tour and the highest mountain top finish in Tour de France history.
2011 Tour de France “Mountains Preview”
By Will • Jun 30th, 2011 • Category: Cycling, Tour de FranceLet’s rank the twenty-three biggest Tour de France climbs in terms of “difficulty” and then look at the 10 hardest in more detail.
Video: Col des Rochilles via Col du Télégraphe.
By Will • Oct 6th, 2010 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, VideosEvery time I have cycled Galibier, I have eyed a nearby old military road full of hairpins.
2010 La Marmotte – Success!
By Will • Jul 4th, 2010 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, Cyclosportives, Favorites, VideosPainful fun. 174 kilometres, 5000 metres ascent (+16000 feet), over 3 of the most famous climbs in France.
La Maurienne Valley – seven ten of the best climbs in France
By Will • Jun 3rd, 2010 • Category: 2008 Tour d'Enfer, Cycling, Cyclosportives, Reviews, Touring
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, 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?
