Routes
The Spectacular Col d'Aubisque
Posted on: August 2nd, 2016
The Col d'Aubisque is another famous climb from the Tour de France, but it is also the prettiest mountain pass I have ever seen....
Markets, Food and Cycling . . . does it get any better?
Posted on: August 1st, 2016
Today started with a visit to the market at Luz Saint Sauveur and finished with a beautiful ride up to the Ski station of Luz Ardiden....
First ride . . . the infamous Col du Tourmalet
Posted on: July 31st, 2016
The most frequently climbed mountain in the Tour de France is the Col du Tourmalet in the Pyrenees, just south of Lourdes, France. ...
Let the countdown begin . . .
Posted on: July 22nd, 2016
We leave for France Friday and can't wait to get back to the Pyrenees!...
Video of Lacets de Montvernier Descent
Posted on: August 7th, 2015
Here's video of the descent of the Lacets de Montvernier, 18 switchbacks that descend nearly 1,250 feet in only 2 miles....
Video of the Balcony of Auris Descent
Posted on: August 6th, 2015
Here's video of our descent on the Balcony of Auris, a narrow road that is carved into the steep cliff high above the Romanche Valley floor. ...
Day 8: Epic Climbs of the Col du Telegraphe and Col du Galibier
Posted on: August 6th, 2015
Today we climbed the infamous Cols du Telegraphe and Galibier. We had hoped to do a big loop that included both cols (or pass in French), but an avalanche closed the only road that would complete the loop, so we had to do these climbs as an out and back....
Video of La Berarde Descent (Part 1)
Posted on: August 5th, 2015
Here is video of the descent from La Berarde to St. Christophe, deep in the Ecrin National Park. The tiny village of La Berarde is situated at the back of a very steep glacier-carved canyon, and is surrounded by high mountains....
Video of La Berarde Descent (Part 2)
Posted on: August 5th, 2015
Here's Part 2 of the video of the descent from La Berarde, starting in the town of St. Christophe in the Ecrin National Park. Also stunning!...
Day 6: The Giant of Provence
Posted on: August 4th, 2015
Today we rode Mt. Ventoux (Windy Mountain), which is affectionately known as the Giant of Provence because of how it dominates the landscape....
Video of Col de Sarenne Descent (Part 1)
Posted on: August 3rd, 2015
Here's video of the descent from of the spectacular Col de Sarenne (above Alpe d'Huez)....
Day 4: Let the Epic Cycling Begin
Posted on: August 2nd, 2015
With our warm-up ride rained out yesterday, we "took it easy" today by climbing the mythical Alpe d'Huez, followed by the Col de la Sarrene, and then the Balcon d'Auris (Balcony of the Auris)....