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March in Bourg d’Oisans

While we were away for a week running our Tour of Andalucia holiday the snow has disappeared very quickly here in the Oisans. I have done a couple of cycle rides training for a forthcomming Sportive in April and the … Continue reading

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44th Consecutive month of cycling Alpe d’Huez

bit like buses this one you wait ages for a bus and then 2 turn up at once. Anyway 2 days after completing my february attempt up Alpe d’Huez i took advantage of the warmer spring weather and completed my … Continue reading

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33rd consecutive month of cycling up Alpe d’Huez

Completed my March 2011 ride up Alpe d’Huez this week. This is my 33rd consecutive month that I have climbed the 21 bends. Its early spring now in Bourg d’Oisans and there is a distinct lack of snow in Alpe … Continue reading

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First Customer Alpe d’Huez time of the year

We have had our first customer record their time up Alpe d’Huez this year. The chap from Ireland recorded a time of 84 minutes and is already planning another trip back to beat his time. We will be giving away … Continue reading

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Cycling Alpe d’Huez and Les Deux Alpes in March

Managed three rides this week (and its only wednesday) On sunday i made my first accent of Alpe d’Huez in March and for the first time saw a couple of other cyclist on their way down the mountain. This was my … Continue reading

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Villard Reculas and Alpe d’Huez March 2010

Another two and a half hours out on the roadbike on friday starting from our base in Bourg d’Oisans riding out to Allemont turning off towards the cold north facing switchbacks of the road to the small ski resort of Villard … Continue reading

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Cycling and Skiing holidays March and April – Alpe d’Huez

With the skiing season in full swing up at Alpe d’Huez  and the warmer weather down in the valley at our base in Bourg d’Oisans you can now combine a cycling holiday with a skiing or snowboarding holiday. Here is … Continue reading

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Cycling Alpe d’Huez in March

On a glorious early spring day i took to my road bike and cycled up Alpe d’Huez. For more information on the climb please visit my Cycling Alpe d’Huez for Plan-uk.org website. I tried out a new route today for … Continue reading

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