The snob in me enjoys the fact that during my last three visits to Bourg d’Oisans I have cycled something other than Alpe d’Huez. More seriously, this is a sign that there is lots of great cycling in the region.
It’s nice to live at the bottom of a mountain.
Below is a map of my favourite big climbs by mountain bike in the Alps. (OK, there are a couple…
It’s getting colder and the high Alps has fresh snow. With lots of lousy weather in the immediate forecast, my…
I figured I had time to sneak up Col de Portillon and the Spanish border before the long drive home.