Les Gorges de la Nesque
By Will • Jun 9th, 2010 • Category: Climbs, CyclingLes Gorges de la Nesque is a stunning route starting just 10 kms from the start of Mont Ventoux.
Posts Tagged ‘Touring’
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.
Cycling the Routes des Grandes Alpes – The 2008 Tour d’Enfer
By Will • Apr 18th, 2008 • Category: Cycling, TouringAre you looking for a challenging cycle touring route in the Alps that visits some of the most famous Tour de France climbs?
Cycle Touring the Alps – Frequently Asked Questions
By Will • Apr 1st, 2008 • Category: CyclingI receive a few emails each week asking questions about cycling in the Alps.
To save some effort, I thought I’d put some of the more frequently asked questions / answers here.
Lost Boys 2008 Tour d’Enfer – Day 6 Preview
By Will • Feb 23rd, 2008 • Category: 2008 Tour d'Enfer, CyclingStage 6 will see the Tour d’Enfer climb the mythic Col d’Izoard. Perhaps most famous for the exploits of Fausto Coppi and Louison Bobet.
Barcelonnette: Alpine Cycling Paradise
By Will • Feb 21st, 2008 • Category: 2008 Tour d'Enfer, Cycling, ReviewsThere may not be a better base in the French Alps for cycling than Barcelonnette.
It is literally surrounded by mountains looking to be climbed.
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.
Lost Boys 2008 Tour d’Enfer – Day 4 Preview
By Will • Feb 6th, 2008 • Category: 2008 Tour d'Enfer, CyclingDay Four of the Tour d’Enfer will see the Tour de France go by us. This preview suggests a few ways to watch.
Lost Boys 2008 Tour d’Enfer – Day 3 Preview
By Will • Jan 27th, 2008 • Category: 2008 Tour d'Enfer, CyclingDon’t worry, only one climb today. It does happen to be the LONGEST climb in France.
Lost Boys 2008 Tour d’Enfer – Day 2 Preview
By Will • Jan 26th, 2008 • Category: 2008 Tour d'Enfer, CyclingHere is a preview of stage two of the upcoming July 2008 Lost Boys Tour d’Enfer.
Day 2: La Clusaz to Bourg-Saint-Maurice
The Stage: Approximately 92 kilometres (57 miles); Ascent: 3,030 metres (9,940 feet)
