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Cycling the Routes des Grandes Alpes - The 2008 Tour d’Enfer

By Will • Apr 18th, 2008 • Category: Cycling, Touring

Are 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: Cycling

I 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, Cycling

Stage 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, Reviews

There 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, Cycling

Day 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, Cycling

Day 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, Cycling

Don’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, Cycling

Here 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)



Lost Boys 2008 Tour d’Enfer - Day 1 Preview

By Will • Jan 25th, 2008 • Category: 2008 Tour d'Enfer, Cycling

Here is stage one of the upcoming July 2008 Lost Boys Tour d’Enfer. A trip organized by my friend Leslie that will include people from the USA, Canada, France, Turkey, Germany, and Switzerland.



Slaying the Dragon - Cycling Across Wales

By Will • Aug 25th, 2007 • Category: Climbs, Cycling, Touring

Doreen and I have successfully “slain the dragon” by cycling across the length of Wales.