The Ten Best Unpaved Rides of 2017
2017 was a lot of fun on the bike. As in recent years, I found…
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Colle del Nivolet
For me, this is the most beautiful cycling climb in the Alps. Magical. Colle del…
Strada dell’Assietta / Colle delle Finestre – A detailed look
Readers of this blog will know that I am a huge fan of high altitude,…
Forte and Monte Jafferau – alternate route
The Alpine borders between Italy and France are lined with forts and high altitude military…
Piemonte Col Hunting Along the French Border
Cycle Route 3692902 – via Bikemap.net This great gravel ride passes seven Cols (all well…
Passo della Mulattiera & Colle della Scala
The goal was to climb another high alpine Piemonte unpaved military road, but I would…
Colle Fauniera and l’Altopiano della Gardetta
Hyperbole Alert: This is one of the best loops I’ve ever cycled. The ride includes:…
Colle dell’Agnello
Colle dell’Agnello (Col Agnel in French) is the third highest paved mountain pass in Europe.…
Monte and Forte Jafferau (2805 metres) via Col Basset
A fantastic cycling ride to Forte Jafferau (2805 metres) on old military roads. The 18th highest road in Europe. Map, photos, etc.
Colle della Lombarda (Col de la Lombarde)
Colle della Lombarda is a high Maritime Alps pass on the French/Italian border. The Italian…