May 27, 2026 It was May, and winter had been a harsh one in the Alps. Snowfall had been abundant and the cold had lingered late into the season. Our tan lines were struggling to make an appearance, but among seasoned cyclists, excitement was reaching its peak: snow depths above 1800 meters were hitting record levels, and the images would …
Alps Divide: let the fun begin
September 6, 2024 I am writing this in a train towards the French city of Menton. Tomorrow, I will start the Alps Divide: an ultra cycling race that should take me (if everything goes well) to Thonon-les-Bains, 1’000km and 32’000 meters of climbing later. This sounds daunting, however I feel this is going to be the easy bit. Just getting …
Training for nothing on the Côte d’Azur
December 27, 2023 “Hey, we like what you do. We’ll book you in the Airbnb of your choice and all you’ll have to do is to ride your bike and share your experience. Deal?” This was the message I received as autumn was settling in at home. “Heck yeah” I replied. “Just let me think about it for a moment …
Le Semnoz
→ 59km↑ 1340 m♦ MEDIUMStart/Finish: ANNECYCountry: FRANCERoute: Loop CLIMBs: COL DE LESCHAUX (897M), LE SEMNOZ (1668 M)A CLASSIC CLIMB WITH A VIEW OF MONT BLANCLocated in the French department of Haute Savoie, the Annecy region offers a varied terrain for avid cyclists. There are legendary cols such as Colombière, Aravis and Croix Fry, often used by the men’s and women’s Tour …
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Mont Ventoux from Bédoin
→ 21km↑ 1577m♦ difficultStart: BédoinCountry: FranceCLIMBS: Mont Ventoux (1912m)Route: ClimbAn iconic climb in the Provence region of FranceWith 21 km and 1577m of climbing, the “Giant of Provence” is a great challenge for any cyclist. Since 1951, the greatest champions of the Tour de France have made history on the characteristic lunar landscapes of the last 6 kilometres. This legendary …
