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Comprehensive Map of Swiss Cycling Climbs

Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:41:45 GMT

Here is a comprehensive map of almost a 100 road bike cycling climbs all across Switzerland. Hopefully to help me plan some trips. :)...(read more)

La Marmotte 2008 - Success!

Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:57:04 GMT

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

Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:23:48 GMT

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...(read more)

La Grand Bo Cyclosportive 2008

Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:26:45 GMT

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

Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:18:09 GMT

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

Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:36:16 GMT

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

Wow! La Morzine Vallée d’Aulps Cyclosportive

Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:21:54 GMT

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

Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:15:46 GMT

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

Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:39:55 GMT

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

Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:22:29 GMT

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

Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:49:48 GMT

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

Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:39:07 GMT

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

Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:35:53 GMT

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

Testing Asides

Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:56:02 GMT

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Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:46:47 GMT

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