This is easily the steepest 10 kilometre stretch of paved road I have ever cycled. Ouch. This is a road…
Above: Grey beard is thirsty at Col de l’Iseran Nothing better than a beer at the summit of a big…
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…
Broadly speaking, the famous climbs of the Pyrénées can be split into two categories:
Old mountains routes & Purpose built roads up to newish ski stations.
Today’s ride was one of each type.