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.
5 days of supported Gravel bike riding in the Oisans area on a Bed and Breakfast basis in shared rooms. Saturday – Arrive in Bourg d’Oisans from 4PM Sunday – The first day in the area will see us riding the valley gravel roads in the shadow of the mighty Alpe d’Huez – 60 KM…
We took our last group of the season to ride the Lacets de Montvernier over the weekend. The 17 switchbacks of the Lacets first featured in the Tour de France in July 2015 and have since then been very popular with cyclists
We recently had the BBC stay with to film and ride Alpe d’Huez on our PROMPT D211 hire road bikes. They have made a couple of documentaries that we have embedded on our Alpe d’Huez page
The Lacets de Montvernier have created quite a stir since their inclusion in the Tour de France this year. We have ridden them a few times this year with our Tour Cycling guests and they have created quite a stir. For this reason all our remaining Tours for 2015 and all tours in 2016 will…
Very last minute but we have Peter Cossins in store on the 7th July 2015 for a big signing. Pop a long for a glass of wine and a few nibbles as well .