Unlock the Secrets to Perfecting Group Rides

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Cycling is more than just a solo activity; it’s a group experience that brings together people from all walks of life. Group cycling isn’t just about hitting the road together. It’s about building camaraderie, improving your skills, and having an unforgettable time on two wheels. In this blog, we’ll dive into essential tips for group … Read more

Discover the Ultimate Guide on How to Prepare for a Bike Tour Like a Pro

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How to prepare for a bike tour involves careful planning, considering factors such as route selection, gear readiness, and physical conditioning. A long-distance bike tour is an incredibly exciting and rewarding way to enjoy our sport while exploring new destinations. Whether you’re planning on exploring the countryside at home or looking to travel to an … Read more

A Must-Ride Destination: Cormet De Roselend

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The Cormet De Roselend is for sure a famous climb.  It is part of Tour history with an elevation of 1,967m.  From Beaufort, it is 20.3km long, making it one of the longest and highest Cols in the Alps.  You would think it would be a Tour regular with those stats, but it doesn’t appear … Read more

Conquering Heights: Col de Tamié Cycling

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The Col de Tamie Cycling is one of the climbs that are lesser well-known, the kind you keep in your back pocket for a nice day out, or maybe something else interrupts your plans, like a hell of a storm, so you head for somewhere you know will be enjoyable and not where you’ll feel … Read more

Col du Galibier and Telegraphe – Twin Delight or Dismay?

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The Col du Galibier.  An absolute monster of a climb.  It is epic.  A true Tour classic. Not Just Another Tour Climb You can climb all the other ‘Hollywood Climbs’ such as Alpe D’Huez, and they are what they are, Tour regulars, popular with cyclists, and ascended daily by many. And these are not easy … Read more