Well, here we are, already deep into the year, and I’m finally getting around to writing my first blog post. One of my New Year’s resolutions was to post a blog once a month but I failed that one in January. But hey, life gets busy, right? At least I’ve managed to keep one resolution…
Tag: Alpe d'Huez
Alpe d’Huez – the name alone stirs excitement and respect among cyclists worldwide. Dubbed ‘the Dutch Mountain’ by Tour de France fans, this legendary climb is a proving ground that has witnessed the grit and determination of champions like Bernard Hinault and Marco Pantani
Discovering One of the Hidden Cycling Gems of the Alpe d’Huez region : The Climb to Oulles If you’re a cycling enthusiast looking for a challenge, let me introduce you to one of the most invigorating yet lesser-known climbs in the Alpe d’Huez region of the French Alps—the ascent to Oulles from Le Bourg d’Oisans.…
Day 1 of the Alpe d’Huez cycling tour involved a challenging 92KM ride, covering Col de la Croix de Fer, Col du Glandon, and Col du Mollard, with over 2000 meters of vertical climbing, starting from Bourg d’Oisans and finishing in St Etienne de Cuines.
As well as our custom Alpe d’Huez cycling tours each year we organise an Alpe d’Huez More Than 21 Bends cycling tour for people who want to join a larger group of cyclist. This tour takes place in the middle of June So if you want to embark on a breathtaking adventure join us for…
We are changing how we do things at More Than 21 Bends. More and more of our holidays are now based around a bespoke tour that you the customer has asked for. So why not join us an one of our custom Alpe d’Huez Cycling Tours. This is the holiday that started it all for…
Ride the Tour de France – Custom Cycling Tour Fancy riding the entire route of this years Tour de France or perhaps one of your favourite Tour de Frances from the past ? Fancy riding a section of the Tour de France from this year or from the past, perhaps over a week or a…
The 2024 La Marmotte Cycling Sportive will take place on the 30th June 2024 If you are thinking of doing this epic event then we have a couple of apartments that are 200 metres from the event start that are available from the Friday before or for the entire week. 2 bedroom garden apartment with…
Our summer 2022 season is now over and we are pleased to announce that business was good for us after a few years of disruption casued by the COVID 19 pandemic. Bourg d’Oisans and Alpe d’Huez welcomed the Tour de France in 2022 and it was particularly pleasing to see Tom Pidcock win on Alpe…