Steep: Col de l’Aiguillon and Chalet du Suchet
By Will • Jun 25th, 2009 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, JurasTwo more VERY steep climbs in the Swiss Juras.
Posts Tagged ‘switzerland’
Jaunpass, Gruyère Loop
By Will • May 17th, 2009 • Category: Climbs, CyclingI had hoped to cycle up the Jaunpass during the Tour de Romandie a couple of weeks ago, but the climb was canceled due to snow(!) up high.
2009 Tour de Romandie Stage 4
By Will • May 2nd, 2009 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, JurasI brought my photographer today and he filmed my stage victory: (the secret is to leave 2 hours before the peloton).
Map of French and Swiss Alps Cycling Climbs
By Will • Jan 1st, 2009 • Category: Cycling, SnowNOTE: Unfortunately, not all icons/climbs appear on the map as there are too many. To see more click here for big map …. then go to bottom left and click on page 2.
Click on icons for a link to climb details.
= French Alps = Jura Mountains [...]
2008 Challenge Success!
By Will • Nov 2nd, 2008 • Category: CyclingWow are my legs tired.
I have completed my main 2008 Challenge to cycle 160,000 metres of vertical ascent (or one foot for every minute of the year). There is no doubt that my silly challenges have kept me motivated.
La Grande Dixence
By Will • Sep 29th, 2008 • Category: Climbs, CyclingAnother great climb up to an Alpine hydro-electric dam/lake.
26.6 kilometres and 1680 metres (5500 feet) of ascent - this is a gigantic and beautiful ride well worth the visit.
Jura Giant: Mont Tendre (and Risel)
By Will • Sep 2nd, 2008 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, JurasMont Tendre is the highest point in the Swiss Jura mountains at 1,679 metres.
It’s another of those great, steep, deserted Jura roads climbing through the woods - with Alps views at the top.
Swiss Giants: Nufenen Pass and Furka Pass
By Will • Aug 26th, 2008 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, FavoritesA pretty epic day!
There are loads of truly great climbs in central Switzerland which I have yet to explore. But today I rode two of the highest - amazing.
Cheese Country - Above Gruyere
By Will • Aug 19th, 2008 • Category: Climbs, CyclingA beautiful but challenging mountain bike route above Gruyere.
And once finished - starving, Barry and I ordered all-you-can-eat authentic alpine soup from the local chalet restaurant. Barry even offered to cook. Delicious!
Berner Oberland: Klein and Gross Scheidegg
By Will • Aug 14th, 2008 • Category: Climbs, CyclingThe Jungfrau region of the Berner Oberland in the Central Swiss Alps is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also easily the most beautiful place I have ever cycled.
