Col de Solaison
Col de Solaison seems only to be there for the pleasure of tourists, and amateur climbing cyclists in particular.”
– Atlas des Cols des Alpes
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Year in Review – My Top 5 Cycling Highlights
2007 has been a great year on the bike.
This time of year, I like to look back through my blog with Doreen to remember some of the highlights.
Snow: Le Saleve and Col des Pitons
Up top there was about a foot of snow, but it was hard and seemed rideable so I continued on.
Plateau des Glieres
I started to run into snow and ice on long stretches shaded from the sun. My tires were slipping and I considered turning around – but I promised myself I would descend the crazy parts by foot.
Swiss Alps – Berner Oberland
Perhaps the best three days of (challenging) cycling I have ever done. Even a lousy photographer like me couldn’t help but take some great pictures – it’s paradise here.
Tour de France – Galibier
Col du Galibier via Col du Telegraphe is the biggest climb in France in terms of altitude gain. I can get to the base of Telegraphe from home in an hour forty-five – as it starts right next to an autoroute – sweet.
Tour de France – Bastille Day
What a great Bastille Day. Doreen and I cycled up the Col de la Colombiere…
Col de Pierre Carrée – Flaine Ski Station
In the Alps, you can always find snow – if you go high enough. We…
Col de la Ramaz – Fermé
The plan was a loop starting in Taninges, up to Col de la Ramaz, down…