Above: Self portrait – I love the long timer on my camera. 🙂 Cycling to…
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A challenging, little known climb, on quiet roads. Sandwiched between Col du Galibier and Col de la Croix de Fer. In summer, bring a mountain bike and go even higher.
Mont Cenis: From Elephants to Emperors to … Cyclists. Some history, some photos, some cycling information.
The other weekend Doreen and I went to Val d’Isère to cycle Col de l’Iseran the highest paved mountain pass in Europe – and definitely one of the most beautiful.
A short video enjoying a beautiful day visiting Col du Galibier.
Here is a map and details of five ways to cycle up the fabulous Col de la Croix de Fer.
Col de la Madeleine is one of the very toughest climbs in France. Here’s a third, super tough, but less famous way up. Plus a fun detour.
The Mauriennne Valley is full of many of the biggest and most famous climbs in France – see here – but there are also many other lessor known gems that shouldn’t be ignored.
I had been thinking about this project, ever since Philippe, Xavier, and I watched the sunrise up Mont Ventoux
One of the best base locations for cycling big and famous Tour de France climbs.