We are pleased to announce that through our sister company Cycling Tube Maps we have just had a redesign and restock of our Climbs of the Oisans Cycling Map and also the iconic Paul Calver’s classic black and white photo of Alpe d’Huez that he took while staying with us in 2012. Both are exclusively…
Back in our second lockdown here in France we are taking the opportunity to reflect on the 2020 season and plan for 2021. Like most tourism based companies the COVID-19 outbreak had a devastating effect on our summer season, with most of our guests coming from the UK, Australia and the Americas unable to travel.…
Last weekend (13th may 2017) we had our first custom tour in for a long weekend . Despite the heavy rain on arrival the sun came out for the next few days while the guys tackled La Berarde and Alpe d’Huez. With a real mix of abilities from walkers to fast guys it was a…
At More Than 21 Bends our aim is to provide customers with unforgettable holidays when cycling with us in the majestic French Alps. Testament to this we are thrilled to feature for the third time in the latest edition of NZ Road Cyclist magazine. The article follows the adventures and tour highlights of four “getting on…
New places available on our Gravel Bike week : 09 September to 16 September 2017 Follow in the tracks of Cyclist and join us in September for 5 days of stunning, supported gravel bike riding. View this post on Instagram Ride around the valley gravel roads before taking on the Col de…
Phil rode Alpe d’Huez for the first time this year and captured this great photo from bend 9 of the bends, Bourg d’Oisans and the mountains in the background. View this post on Instagram If you are considering a stay in 2017 please check out some of these links below Alpe d’Huez cycle Tours Self…
If any of you are planning a ski visit to Alpe d Huez soon you may be a little disappointed, with no snow since one day in November the only snow is cannoned and pisted in white strips across empty fields. All is not lost though, it means we are still out on our bikes…
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…
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…