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La Marmotte 2008 Preview

La Marmotte (along with l'Etape du Tour) are probably the most famous and two of the most challenging Cyclosportives in France. Saturday's course: 174 kilometres and +5,000 metres of ascent (+17,000 feet). Three epic, beautiful, and legendary...

Posted Jul 02 2008, 09:23 AM by Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps

Filed under: Cycling, alps, galibier, 2008, alpe d'huez, croix de fer, la marmotte

Nature TV “Prince of the Alps” Photo Contest

In May, Doreen and I spent three days cycling around Gstaad, Switzerland . Someone saw one of the photos and invited me to enter the PBS Nature - Television "Prince of the Alps" photo contest. And the photo placed in the top 10 - sort of cool...

Posted Jun 25 2008, 09:18 AM by Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps

Filed under: Cycling, alps, Prince of the Alps, photo contest, PBS Nature TV

Col du Joly

Today I climbed the "Classic" Col du Joly.

Posted Jun 24 2008, 11:36 AM by Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps

Filed under: biking, Cycling, France, alps, beaufort, "col du joly", les contamines

Wow! La Morzine Vallée d’Aulps Cyclosportive

Over 140 kilometres with about 3,400 metres climb (+11,000 feet) in a heat wave. This is the first time I have ever done a ride with a real expectation beforehand of not finishing.

Posted Jun 22 2008, 02:21 PM by Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps

Filed under: Cycling, alps, morzine, france La Morzine Vallée d'Aulps, joux plane, joux verte

Watching the Tour of Switzerland - Verbier

Woohooo! I cross the finish line at today's Tour of Switzerland well before the pros - my first stage victory! :)

Posted Jun 19 2008, 07:15 PM by Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps

Filed under: biking, Cycling, alps, verbier, tour of switzerland

Le Dauphiné and Col du Granier

My legs needed a day off, but the sirens of the Dauphiné were calling my name. On a last second whim, I jumped in the car to the base of Col du Granier - the first climb in today's race.

Posted Jun 15 2008, 02:39 PM by Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps

Filed under: Cycling, France, alps, 2008, dauphiné, granier

La Dauphinée Stage Five and Col de Joux Plane

How's that for a trip profile? My left boob is a little smaller - but pointier (steeper!). Another great day watching the Dauphinée Libéré.

Posted Jun 13 2008, 03:22 PM by Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps

Filed under: Cycling, France, alps, col de joux plane, 2008 dauphinée

2008 Time-Megève Mont-Blanc Cyclosportive

Wow, I am tired! Attracting several thousand riders, the Time-Megeve cyclosportive is one of the bigger cycling events in France.

Posted Jun 08 2008, 03:39 PM by Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps

Filed under: Cycling, alps, photos, 2008, map, aravis, Saisies, video, col, time-megeve, cyclosportive, colombiere, mont-blance

Beaufort: Five Great Cycling Climbs in Cheese Country

Famous for the eponymous cheese, Beaufort is one of the best bases for fabulous climbs in the north French Alps. This quaint little town surrounded by mountains is on the Route des Grandes Alpes and provides incredible challenges on quiet stunning roads...

Posted May 22 2008, 06:42 AM by Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps

Filed under: Cycling, alps, roselend, beaufort, bisanne, "col du joly", "Top Five"

Col de la Joux Verte Col de Bassachaux

The plan was to cycle up Col de la Joux Verte. I knew the road was still closed, but it's been so warm we thought with mountain bikes that we'd be OK.

Posted May 14 2008, 02:30 PM by Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps

Filed under: biking, Cycling, France, alps, climbs, corbier, bassachaux, morzine

Le Semnoz

High above Lake Annecy - It's a magnificent and tough climb - and frankly today I suffered near the top. I am not yet fit or light enough for the July Tour d'Enfer. But at least the injury seems almost OK.

Posted May 08 2008, 11:59 AM by Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps

Filed under: Cycling, France, alps, annecy, leschaux, semnoz

Col de Pierre Carrée (Flaine)

Col de Pierre Carrée is a big climb and easily the highest pass in my vicinity that is currently clear of snow. 21.4 kilometres (~13 miles) and 1350 metres (~4500 feet) of climb It starts just a few kms from the Col de la Colombière - but unlike it’s...

Posted May 06 2008, 09:37 AM by Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps

Filed under: Cycling, France, alps, "col de pierre carrée", flaine

Col de la Croix - Snow!

The final day of our mini Swiss Alps cycling trip. We had driven from Gstaad to Villars yesterday - and had to take the long way as the Col de la Croix is still closed due to snow. But it was our cycling goal, so we decided to have a look from [...]

Posted May 03 2008, 10:54 AM by Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps

Filed under: Cycling, alps, switzerland, col de la croix, villars

Turbach, Above, and Lauenensee

This is cycling paradise with signed routes everywhere, perfectly surfaced roads up high, and scenery to die for.

Posted May 02 2008, 09:10 AM by Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps

Filed under: biking, Cycling, alps, switzerland, Juras, gstaad, lauenen, turbach

Gstaad, Col du Pillon, and Above

The French Alps are savage and exciting. But the Swiss Alps always seem picture-postcard beautiful.

Posted May 01 2008, 10:51 AM by Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps

Filed under: Cycling, alps, switzerland, gstaad, col du pillon

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