Schwarzsee (Matterhorn)
Doreen and I were in Zermatt for 4 days to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary.…
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Gornergrat (3135 metres!)
It’s not easy to get above 3000 metres on a bicycle in Europe. But it’s…
The Best Road Bike Climbs in Central Switzerland
Central Switzerland has some of the highest and most beautiful cycling climbs in the Alps.…
Oberaarsee (above Grimselpass) and Furkapass
Central Switzerland has some of the highest, most beautiful paved passes I know. The most…
La Dôle / La Barillette
Whenever someone tells me they have just cycled the well-known but completely over-rated Col de…
Ten Cycling Climbs For Hairpin Lovers
Winter Dreaming: When I try and rank my favourite cycling climbs I think of difficulty,…
2017 “Cycling the Alps” Calendars
Busy doing your Christmas shopping? Looking for a 2017 alpine cycling calendar? Well look no…
Bachalpsee via Grosse Scheidegg
I like to warn people when hyperbole is coming. Warning. Yes, this is one of…
Morcles and Above to Rionda
I don’t want to “bury the lead,” so I’ll start with the profile for this…
Colle del Gran San Bernardo
This is a fun time of year to visit very high roads just as they…