Stage 11 of the 2012 Tour de France is the one big Alps stage this year. With two of the hardest climbs in the Tour – Madeleine and Glandon/Croix de Fer as well as an 18 km final climb to La Toussuire — this will be fun.
Browsing: croix de fer
The higher Alps passes are starting to open. (video)
As an anniversary gift, Doreen offered me car support on the hors categorie climb of my choice.
Two cows and the actual Croix de Fer (Iron cross) over our shoulder.
A truly perfect day cycling.
La Marmotte (along with l’Etape du Tour) are probably the most famous and two of the most challenging Cyclosportives in France.
I’ll be riding it this Saturday: 174 kilometres and +5,000 metres of ascent (+17,000 feet). Three epic, beautiful, and legendary climbs with the easiest being Alpe d’Huez (seriously).
As the last big mountain day, this stage could decide the entire race.