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Col du Galibier October Tour

During our last tour of the season our autumn Tour of the Oisans we took in the mighty Col du Galibier and its little brother the Col du Télégraphe. The days ride starts after a 2 hour drive from our … Continue reading

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Day 5 and 6 Tour of the Oisans September

Photos from Day 5and 6 of our Tour of the Oisans week in September. September 2012 holidays now online

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Ride the Telegraphe Galibier and Alpe d’Huez stage 19 Tour de France 2011

We set off early today to ride stage 19 of the 2011 Tour de France with our Tour de France week guests. The van was loaded up with the bikes and we set off for the supported ride over the … Continue reading

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Tour de France Holiday week draws to a close

We have had a fantastic week here in Bourg d’Oisans with our 7 aussie guests staying for our Tour de France cycling week. cycling and watching the stage over Col de la Madeleine cycling and watching the stage from Chambrey as … Continue reading

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Alpe d’Huez timetrial from Bourg d’Oisans

Every thursday in July and August there is a mass start timetrial up Alpe d’Huez starting from our base town in Bourg d’Oisans. This is actually the first time I have competed in the race and managed a new personal … Continue reading

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Cycling Alpe d’Huez in February

Cycled up Alpe d’Huez yesterday in some gorgeous sunshine in a time of 90 minutes on my mountain bike. Now its february I have started training for our busy summer season here in the centre of Bourg d’Oisans. Some of the Cols … Continue reading

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Cycling Alpe d’Huez in January

Yes it is possible and yes you have to be a little mad. The roads are cleared quickly after any snowfall because they need to keep the tourist going up the mountain so its possible all year round. Heres some … Continue reading

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Cycling Alpe d’Huez in December

I braved the weather on new years eve to climb Alpe d’Huez on my bike. This time of year I tend to ride my commencal hardtail mountain bike with slick tyres as I feel more comfortable on the slippery surface. … Continue reading

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Marmotte 2009 entries open online

Marmotte 2009 entries are now available on line at the rather criptic sports communication website. Once you have your entry contact us for accommodation or check out our Marmotte Accommodation page on our website as we now have additional accommodation available … Continue reading

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More La Marmotte 2009 Accommodation available in the centre of Bourg d’Oisans

We now have a centrally located apartment just a minutes bike ride from “La Marmotte” start line in Bourg d’Oisans. The large spacious modern apartment has 2 double bedrooms sleeping 6 (1 double bed and 2 twin beds plus one … Continue reading

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