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Handy Tips: How to Get Photographed by the Pros

By • 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 Challenge Update

By • Jul 17th, 2008 • Category: Cycling

Year-to-date, I have cycled 91,377 metres (299,800 feet) of vertical ascent.

And despite way too much beer, I have lost some weight.



La Marmotte 2008 – Success!

By • 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 • 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).