When people think about cycling in the Oisans Valley, they usually think of Alpe d’Huez.But some of the best rides in the French Alps are the quieter ones. The Col d’Ornon is often suggested as a rest-day climb: smooth tarmac, gentle gradients, and far less traffic than the big cols. On paper, it’s an ideal…
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For decades, cyclists have been told there are 21 bends on Alpe d’Huez. It’s the legend. The myth. The badge of honour. But after riding the climb myself — and filming every turn — I realised something surprising: There are More Than 21 Bends. More than most people think. My latest video breaks it all…
The Tour de France has always felt like a celebration of simplicity: a rider, a road, a bike — powered by legs, lungs, and grit. But when the 2025 Tour came through my hometown of Caen, I noticed something different. It wasn’t just a race. It was a high-speed travelling machine — with helicopters, sponsor…
TWO CHANCES TO WIN ONE OF MY EXCLUSIVE CYCLING PRINTS On the 1st April I am giving away one of my exclusive cycling prints .Wow ! What do I need to do ? You simply need to watch the final installment of my Origine Trail video where I had to take a drill to the…
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…
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
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…
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…
This is one for the experienced cyclist who is looking for a real challenge. Cycle the complete 2023 Tour de France route over 4 weeks a week before the pros with More Than 21 Bends from Bilbao in Spain to Paris in France and tackling along the way the Pyrènes and the Alps Tour dates…