Col de Pierre Carrée – Flaine
Col de Pierre Carrée is the highest paved col in Haute Savoie. It’s kept open…
Browsing: Cycling
Torgon
In two weeks Torgon will feature as a mountain-top finish in the Queen Stage of…
3 Cols: Plan Bois, Croix Fry, and Aravis
The west side of Col de la Croix Fry (1467 metres) is one of my…
Crêt de Châtillon (Le Semnoz) via St. Eustache
Le Semnoz is the big massif along the north-west side of Lake Annecy. The summit,…
Lake Annecy Loop via Col de l’Epine and Col de la Forclaz
I like this loop on a late winter day when it’s been sunny for a…
Col de Richemond and Col de Cuvery
A hilly but not too difficult little loop in the French Juras. Col de Richemond…
Col de Joux Plane: Cycle Up and Cross-Country Ski
This has become one of my favourite annual traditions – the 5th straight year. Bike…
Winter Workouts
Happy winter. Cycling can be difficult when the snow arrives, although on a sunny, dry…
My 2018 Cycling Challenge – Results
I am getting old- On January 1st, 2005 I launched this blog with a New…
The Ten Best High Alps Road Bike Rides of the Year
Another fun year on the road bike. This list is dominated by a few high…