Here is our occasionally look at some of the climbs in and around the Alpe d’Huez region of Alpe d’Huez. First off we are going to start with the Col du Galibier Needs little introduction and is up there with the like of Alpe d’Huez and Mont Ventoux as a must do climb. You can…
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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…
granfondo roma 2013, a set on Flickr. My last big ride of the season was the Granfondo Roma in Italy. We drove down by car from our base in Bourg d’Oisans and rented a small apartment in the centre of Rome for the weekend. Going from Bourg d’Oisans and driving into any big city is…
marmotte week 2013 day 1, a set on Flickr. Our La Marmotte week has started with glorious weather here in Bourg d’Oisans. Today we tackled Alpe d’Huez – the last climb on La Marmotte – and then, after splitting into two groups proceeded over the Col de Sarenne and back to Bourg d’Oisans. Tomorrow is…
We have now put our La Marmotte 2014 package on sell. The week long supported tour with guaranteed entries is the ideal way to put the final preparations on your training for the event. In addition for 2014 we are moving to a new larger property but we will still be in the centre of…
bespoked bristol 2013, a set on Flickr. The whole reason for cycling to Bristol was to take part in the Bespoked Bristol Handmade Bike Show. We were there with Mosquito Bikes helping out on the stand and generally selling our holidays. Having sat on a bike for 14 days I found a day standing up…