Late last August 2016 we were pleased to see the return of 60’s music loving Chris from New Zealand Road Cyclist Magazine back in our region to enjoy the mountains with a few of his friends on our Alpe d’Huez and Mont Ventoux Tour. While the music conversation always seemed to steer towards the 1960’s…
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17 July 2017 to 23 July 2017 Ride the iconic climbs from the Tour de France and watch how the Pros really climb ! Overview The tour is limited to a maximum of 8 people. Monday – Arrive in Bourg d’Oisans after 4PM or stay with us before hand on the Etape du Tour Weekend…
Last August Cyclist Magazine stayed with us to do a couple of features on Gravel Bike Riding in the Oisans area. We are really pleased to announce that the latest issue of the magazine (June 2016 Issue 48) features an article of our alternative ride up Alpe d’Huez with Peter Stuart and some fantastic photos…
We are pleased to announce that Cyclist Magazine will be releasing an article on Gravel Bike riding in the Alpe d’Huez region at the end of April 2016 initially in the UK edition. We will be running our first ever Gravel Bike cycling holiday to tie in with the article in August 2016 Over the…
01 October 2016 to 07 October 2016 Overview Tour Itinerary Saturday – Arrive from 4PM Sunday – Alpe d’Huez and the Col de Sarenne plus a little hidden extra (80KM taking in part of the 2014 Tour de France) Monday – Bourg d’Oisans to Briançon over the Col du Lautaret and a detour to the…
The route to the Galibier from Bourg d Oisans re-opened on the 24 November, on the completion of a route de secours (relief road). This new 5.3km road consisting of parts of an existing forest track and new construction on the left bank of the lake, restores the route and communications vital for the…
Thanks to Cyclist for including our hidden ride route in their 2016 Calendar (Phil will be available for signings throughout the summer if you bring your calendars along ;0) The ride will feature in our Tour of the Oisans tour again in 2016, so if you haven’t already experienced this amazing ride why not come…
Mont Ventoux October 2015 Alpe d′Huez, Galibier and Mont Ventoux We are running two Ventoux tours this year to celebrate the inclusion of the climb in the 2016 Tour de France 10th June 2016 to 18th June 2016 – 599GBP per person 27th August to 3rd September 2016 – 599GBP per person The tour is…
Dates 21 May 2016 – 28 May 2016 Click here to book online >> The tour is limited to a maximum of 8 people (larger group booking can be accommodated please contact us for more information) Itinerary Saturday – Arrive in Bourg d’Oisans after 4PM Sunday – La Berarde – Our introduction to the Alpes – 70KM…
November has been giving and giving this year. 9 days of uninterrupted sun has meant a lot more Gravel bike riding than is normal at this time of year. The gravel roads are all dry and I have been out exploring a few new roads for our 2016 season.