Cycling Challenge - Cycling the French Alps

La Marmotte 2008 - Success!

2008-07-06T08:57:04Z

We may not be fast, but we are determined. The biggest ride of our lives by far! Wow! Yesterday, Martin and I rode La Marmotte. 175 kilometres (108 miles) and 5,000 metres vertical ascent (16,400 feet)....(read more)

La Marmotte 2008 Preview

2008-07-02T13:23:48Z

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 climbs with the easiest being Alpe d'Huez (seriously)....(read more)

La Grand Bo Cyclosportive 2008

2008-06-29T18:26:45Z

My fourth cyclosportive this June (versus only three the previous 42 years). I don't think I am getting faster. But at least the pain is less of a surprise....(read more)

Nature TV “Prince of the Alps” Photo Contest

2008-06-25T13:18:09Z

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....(read more)

Col du Joly

2008-06-24T15:36:16Z

Today I climbed the "Classic" Col du Joly....(read more)

Wow! La Morzine Vallée d’Aulps Cyclosportive

2008-06-22T18:21:54Z

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....(read more)

Watching the Tour of Switzerland - Verbier

2008-06-19T23:15:46Z

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

Le Dauphiné and Col du Granier

2008-06-15T18:39:55Z

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....(read more)

La Dauphinée Stage Five and Col de Joux Plane

2008-06-13T19:22:29Z

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

Watching the Dauphinée Libéré

2008-06-12T18:49:48Z

Today the Dauphinée climbed the Salève, the super steep climb behind my house. Six of us - me, my wife and four great friends from Geneva met at our place pre-ride for lunch and Belgium beers....(read more)

2008 Time-Megève Mont-Blanc Cyclosportive

2008-06-08T19:39:07Z

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

Col de la Croisette - Salève loop

2008-06-05T17:35:53Z

I am making good use of the mountain behind me so far this year....(read more)

Testing Asides

2008-06-03T13:56:02Z

This is a test Post from: Cycling Challenge Most Popular PostsMont du Chat2008 Tour de France Preview Stage 16 - The Highest Road in Europe?My Top 5 Cycling Climbs from Lake Annecy...(read more)

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2008-06-03T12:46:47Z

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Cyclotour du Léman - La Montagnarde

2008-06-01T14:56:09Z

The Cyclotour du Léman has several thousand people cycling around Lake Geneva (known locally as Lac Léman). There is also a mountain route through the Juras (only about 160 people) and since I circled the lake last year, this year I chose “La Montagnarde.” I was planning on canceling due to my ribs, but frankly [...]...(read more)