More Than 21 Bends

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A bit about More Than 21 Bends. I started organising cycling trips in 2008 from our base in Bourg d’Oisans at the bottom of Alpe d’Huez. Over the years I have expanded our business to include popular destinations throughout France and Europe. In 2017 I started selling our popular cycling maps and prints online and in 2024 I launched our very own You Tube Channel showcasing Phil’s French cycling escapades.

Cycling Trips

New for 2025 our Alpe d’Huez to Mont Ventoux Fully Supported Point to Point Cycling Tour covering the three ascents of Ventoux plus Alpe d’Huez / Col du Galibier / Col d’Izoard and more.

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More Than the 21 Bends of Alpe d’Huez Cycling Holidays

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Can the Tour de France become carbon neutral by 2030 ? The Timetrial in Caen was a real eye opener for me. How many support vehicles are following Pogačar ? What do you think ? #tdf2025 #cycling #sustainablesport
How MANY vehicles following Pogačar in the TDF Caen time trial ?
The Tour de France came to my hometown of Caen — and with it, thousands of vehicles, generators, and sponsor caravans. For a sport built on the bicycle, I couldn’t help asking: how green is it, really? In this video, I take you behind the scenes of 2025's Stage 7’s individual time trial in Caen to explore the contradictions at the heart of the world’s greatest bike race. From the sheer spectacle of the Tour to the quiet environmental concerns it leaves behind, we’ll look at what’s being done — and what still needs to change. What you’ll see in this video: The buzz and beauty of Tour day in Caen Why cycling is the ultimate sustainable sport — and why the Tour struggles to reflect that A few uncomfortable truths about logistics, waste, and emissions Signs of real progress: electric cars, better waste sorting, eco-ambitions The bigger question: can the Tour de France become a leader in sustainability? I’ve been cycling in France since 2008, and this is one of the most thought-provoking race days I’ve ever witnessed. 00:00 – The Tour Comes to Caen 01:30 – What We Want the Tour de France to be (A hopeful look at cycling’s green potential and the ideal vision) 02:14 – The Hidden Cost of Race Day (Reveals the contradiction between image and reality — noise, waste, carbon) 03:34 – Signs of a Greener Future (Explores progress: electric cars, local initiatives, organiser pledges) 04:37 – Can the Tour Lead Real Change? (Final reflection: the Tour’s potential to inspire transformation beyond sport) 5:36 Join my on my French Cycling Adventures What do you think? Can the Tour de France go green — or is it too big to change? Drop your thoughts in the comments. 📺 Watch next: [🔗 How to watch the Paris Roubaix. [ https://youtu.be/fEtlA1hJJX8] [🔗 Cycling in France Playlist [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPPfQPwC5Ty5Ohxv1e4NhDSIkjqRzJck4] 👍 Like, 💬 comment, and subscribe for more stories from the road — every week from France. #TourDeFrance #Sustainability #CyclingInFrance #Caen #TDF2025 #GreenCycling #ClimateAction #BikeLife Website : https://www.morethan21bends.com Help support the channel and buy me a coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/morethan21bends
Is the Tour de France Really Sustainable?
Beautiful day for an 80km ride on Normandy gravel and then the Velomaritime Eurovelo4 route back to Caen #cyclingfrance #eurovelo4 #gravelcycling
Beautiful day for an 80km ride on Normandy gravel and Eurovelo4
Before the pros roll out, meet Phil — the English gentleman tackling the Tour de France Caen time trial… on a 1930s bike. No gears. No tech. Just grit, a moustache , and questionable brakes. TourDeFrance #VintageCycling #CaenTimeTrial #CyclingComedy #RetroRide
Rider Takes on TDF Caen Time Trial on 1930 bike
While Pogačar preps for speed, I turn back the clock! On the eve of the 2025 Tour de France Caen Time Trial, I take on the exact same route — on a 1930s single-speed bike with vintage brakes, zero tech, and a pipe-smoking moustache in spirit. Can vintage cycling survive a modern course? Will traffic lights and speed wobbles ruin everything? And who was Jules “The Steam Engine” Moreau? 0:00 Intro 0:35 Anjou Velo Vintage 0:43 The start 1:15 Disaster at the traffic lights 1:44 Roundabout of Destiny 2:00 Thaon 2:17 introducing Jules “The Steam Engine” Moreau 2:40 Caen finish line 3:20 Cycling in France Subscribe for more retro rides across France — and watch before tomorrow’s real race drops! Website : https://www.morethan21bends.com Help support the channel and buy me a coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/morethan21bends #tdf2025 #VintageCycling #Caen2025 #TimeTrial #CyclingFrance #RetroRide #tourdefrance
Riding the Tour de France Time Trial on a 1930s Vintage Bike! | Caen 2025 Stage
I took my 1930s bike to the 2025 Tour de France time trial route in Caen. What could possibly go wrong? 😬 Tucked in like a Tour pro, but wobbling like a jelly on cobbles — this is vintage chaos at full speed (well, almost). No carbon. No gears. No brakes worth trusting. Just moustache-level courage and some French roads straight out of cycling history. Shot on the route of the Caen stage of the 2025 Tour de France Full ride coming Tuesday — Subscribe and hit the bell!@MoreThan21Bends #tdf2025 #tdfcaen #VintageCycling #TourDeFrance #CaenTimeTrial #CyclingComedy #RetroRide #SpeedWobble #1930BikeChallenge #cyclingfrance Hall of the Mountain King by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Tucked and Terrified on a 1930s Bike | Caen TDF Time Trial Chaos!
Retro bikes, vineyards, and serious French summer heat! 🇫🇷 Here’s a sneak peek of our ride at Anjou Vélo Vintage — France’s most charming cycling festival. Watch the full adventure here https://youtu.be/EjZgRhXLScg?si=Z7KuHFi2u0VYzwsq #avv2025 #Shorts #VintageBikes #CyclingFrance
Retro bikes, vineyards, and serious French summer heat!
Every summer, the town of Saumur in the Loire France transforms into a living time capsule as thousands of cyclists roll out on vintage bikes, dressed in retro gear, to ride through vineyards, villages, and castles for the Anjou Vélo Vintage. (@AnjouVeloVintageSaumur ) In this video, my daughter and I join the 35KM route — on two restored French bikes — winding our way through the hot Loire Valley, sampling local wine, enjoying live music, and soaking up the joy of cycling in true French style. From Saumur Castle to sunflower fields, vintage costumes to rusty chainguards, this is more than just a ride — it’s a celebration of the French cycling lifestyle. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and check out our vintage bike builds here: 1930s Rebuild : https://youtu.be/mJmjmC-s-bg 1960s Rebuild : https://youtu.be/1uDstrxVxDk 0:00 Intro 1:25 Anjou Velo Vintage at the start line in Saumur 5:30 Lunchtime at 17KM 10:54 We made it Saumur Chateau 🔔 Weekly cycling adventures from France every Wednesday #AnjouVeloVintage #LoireValley #VintageBikes #CyclingFrance #FrenchLifestyle #FamilyCycling Website : https://www.morethan21bends.com Help support the channel and buy me a coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/morethan21bends #AnjouVeloVintage #CyclingFrance #VintageBikes #LoireValley #FamilyCycling #FrenchLifestyle
Vintage Bikes, Wine and Heatwaves: A French Retro Bike Event
The dream was simple: rebuild a classic 1960s French bike in time for Anjou Vélo Vintage. But in the first 15 seconds, everything starts to fall apart — literally. A cracked frame, seized bolts, and missing parts threaten to derail the entire project. This isn’t just a restoration. It’s a race against time — and a battle to bring one beautiful vélo back from the brink. #BikeRestoration #VintageDisaster #AnjouVeloVintage #FrenchCycling #Automoto #RetroVelo #BicycleRebuild
Disaster Strikes: Cracked ! Can This Vintage Bike Be Saved?
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