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 …
A Year in the Mountains: 10 Photos from 2025
January 1, 2026 2025 was not just a big bike ride. It was mostly made of family time, client work, emails, too many hours looking at screens, laundry, taxes, and all the usual logistics of adult life. Somewhere in between, there was a healthy amount of riding. And on some of those rides, I took photos. This post is about …
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How to know if a pass is open
may 28, 2026 2026 UPDATE This post is part of our Winter Riding in the Alps guide. Check it out here. Every spring, it’s the same question: is this pass open? Whether it’s the Furka, Galibier or Stelvio, cyclists can’t wait to find out when it will be possible to climb the Alpine passes again. And why is that? To …
Léman Gravel Challenge preview: I had a plan
May 17, 2024 Over the 40 years of my competitive career, I’ve ridden around Lake Geneva countless times. Especially when I was racing at club level, as this mostly flat 170km loop was a good way to log hours in the saddle when the weather was bad. Since then, I’ve done the “tour du lac” from time to time, but …
Celebrating 40 years of bike racing
April 21, 2024 The season has got off to a good start, even if the snow has made a massive and belated return home. Oh well, I’m back on my skis for a few days. Bonus powder skiing in my backyard: I’m not complaining. That said, our recent family holiday in Sardinia was an excellent excuse for two 3-day bikepacking …
