The Kiental valley is dominated by the snow-covered peaks of Blumlisalp at the far end – the goal today was to get as high possible on my hybrid bike.
Cycling up Alpe d’Huez? There is more to do than just the usual Tour de France route.
I find that making myself a map showing all the great climbs in an area is extremely motivating.
Especially since it reminds me all the climbs that I have never done.
It’s getting colder and the high Alps has fresh snow. With lots of lousy weather in the immediate forecast, my…
Luz Ardiden is a small ski station in the Pyrenées that has hosted eight Tour de France finishes since 1985.