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Category Archives: Alpe d'Huez
Cycling Alpe d’Huez and the Traverse d’Oisans in February
We have had some milder weather here in the Oisans in February meaning I have been out “training” for our hectic summer of cycling tours. On sunday I cycled up Alpe d’Huez and did a little skiing afterwards. On tuesday I took … Continue reading
Cycling Alpe d’Huez in January – and off to Andalucia
Well with temperatures rocketing to 6 degrees centigrade in the vallee on new years day I tackled the Alpe d’Huez climb for the 31st consecutive month. Helen met me at the top and we stayed up there for a few … Continue reading
Posted in Alpe d'Huez, Col du Galibier, Cycling Holidays Andalucia, Cycling Holidays Spain, l'etape du tour 2011, L'Etape du Tour Entries only, La Marmotte, Pico de Veleta, Pico Veleta
Tagged Alpe d'Huez, Andalucia Cycling Holidays, Col du Galibier, L'Etape du Tour Act 1, L'Etape du Tour Entries Only, La Marmotte, La Marmotte Entries 2011, Pico de Veleta, Pico Veleta, Sierra Nevada Cycling Tours
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Cycling Alpe d’Huez in December
Tackled Alpe d’Huez today from our base in Bourg d’Oisans for the 30th consecutive month since we have lived here. Its tough in the winter because of the cold air so I took it at a steady pace keeping my … Continue reading
Posted in Alpe d'Huez, Bourg d'Oisans
Tagged Alpe d'Huez, Cycling Alpe d'Huez in December, TORM
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Pinerolo to Col du Galibier Stage 18 2011 Tour de France
We will be covering the huge stage of Pinerolo to the Col du Galibier over 2 days as part of our Alpe d’Huez to Italy tour. Day 1 will take in the Col du Glandon and the Col de la … Continue reading
Posted in Alpe d'Huez, Alpe d'Huez to Italy, Col d'Izoard, Col de Agnel, Col de la Croix der Fer, Col de Montgenevre, Col du Galibier, Col du Glandon, Col du Lautaret, Colle dell'Agnello, Colle di Sestriere, Tour de France 2011
Tagged Briançon, Col de la Croix der Fer, Col du Galibier, Col du Glandon, Col du Lautaret, Colle dell'Agnello, Colle di Sestriere, Point to point cycling tour, Tour de France
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Alpe d’Huez to Italy Week – Tour de France 2011 Route
Great news for us in that our Alpe d’Huez to Italy point to point tour in that we will be covering all of the following climbs that feature in the 2011 Tour de France. Alpe d’Huez Col du Galibier (both … Continue reading
Posted in Alpe d'Huez, Alpe d'Huez to Italy, Bourg d'Oisans, Briançon, Col de Agnel, Col de Montgenevre, Col du Galibier, Col du Lautaret, Col du Telegraphe, Colle dell'Agnello, Colle di Sestriere, More Than 21 Bends, Pinerolo, Tour de France, Tour de France 2011
Tagged Alpe d'Huez, Col d'Izoard, Col de Agnel, Col de Montgenevre, Col du Galibier, Col du Lautaret, Col du Telegraphe, Colle dell'Agnello, Colle di Sestriere
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More Than 21 Bends Cycling Jerseys
We have just taken delivery of our new prototype More Than 21 Bends Cycling Jersey. These will be available free to anyone who books a More Than 21 Bends holiday before 1st March 2011.
Tour de France 2011 Route ?
The Tour de France 2011 route (if rumours are correct the full route will be announced on the 19th October 2010) is shaping up to be a good one for us and the More Than 21 Bends tours. It looks … Continue reading
Posted in Alpe d'Huez, Alpe d'Huez to Italy, Big Col Tour, Bourg d'Oisans, Col d'Izoard, Col de la Croix der Fer, Col de Montgenevre, Col du Galibier, Col du Glandon, Colle di Sestriere, Pinerolo, Tour de France
Tagged Alpe d'Huez, Col de Montgenevre, Col du Galibier, Col du Glandon, Colle di Sestriere, Pinerolo, tour de france route 2011 rumours
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Alep d’Huez to Italy 2011
We are still putting the finishing touches to this holiday – (we have been so busy here in Bourg thats it has been difficult to escape to Italy to reccy the route). Most of its now put together with a … Continue reading
Posted in Alpe d'Huez, Bourg d'Oisans, Briançon, Col d'Izoard, Col de Agnel, Col de Montgenevre, Col du Lautaret, Col du Telegraphe, Colle dell'Agnello, Colle di Sestriere, Pinerolo
Tagged Alpe d'Huez, Alpe d'Huez to Italy, Briançon, Col de Agnel, Col de Montgenevre, Col du Galibier, Col du Lautaret, Col du Telegraphe, Colle dell'Agnello, Colle di Sestriere, Pinerolo
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Day 6 Photos The Marmotte Big Col Tour
Photos from our final day on the More Than 21 Bends Marmotte Big Col Tour starting from Les Deux Alpes – taking in Alpe d’Huez before returning to Bourg d’Oisans.
Posted in Alpe d'Huez, Bourg d'Oisans, Les Deux Alpes
Tagged Alpe d'Huez, Bourg d'Oisans, Les Deux Alpes
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Dauphine Libere Photos Bourg d’Oisans Alpe d’Huez Stage
photos from todays stage through Bourg d’Oisans and up Alpe d’Huez
Posted in Alpe d'Huez, Big Col Tour, Bourg d'Oisans
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More Than 21 Bends T-Shirts
We have just had our first batch of More Than 21 Bends T-Shirts in for our first Big Col Tour in June. If you are in the market for a stylish new Alpe d’Huez t-shirt (for those in the know … Continue reading
Challenge du Dauphiné Vercors
I have just entered the Challenge du Dauphiné Vercors sportive for May 23rd near Grenoble France. The 158km route with over 3200 metres of climbing will be an optional extra in our Alpe d’Huez to Mount Ventoux week in 2011 (Dates … Continue reading
Alpe d’Huez and Mont Ventoux
While 5 of our Irish guests staying as part of our Tour d’Oisans holiday today cycled Alpe d’Huez I have been busy planning 2011 holidays. Yes it starts already !. Anyway good news is that we have set our dates and … Continue reading
Last 2 places for June 2010 More Than 21 Bends Big Col Tour
We now only have two places for the June More Than 21 Bends Big Col Tour starting on the 13th June . Easyjet have also announced 25 percent of all flights to Geneva where you can pick up the coach … Continue reading
Mount Ventoux to Alpe d’Huez
For summer 2011 we will be running our point to point Alpe d’Huez to Mount Ventoux Tour. This is a new tour that we will be putting together over the autumn of 2010
Posted in Alpe d'Huez, Bourg d'Oisans, Mont Ventoux
Tagged Alpe d'Huez, Bourg d'Oisans, Mont Ventoux, Mont Ventoux to Alpe d'Huez
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Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré 2010 and Tour
Due to popular demand we are offering an extra 2 nights stay in Bourg d’Oisans before our More Than 21 Bends Big Col Tour point to point cycling tour in June to take in the Dauphine Libere stage race as … Continue reading
Point to Point Tour in the French Alps
Our first More Than 21 Bends point to point tour of the summer will be running from Sunday 13th June until Sunday 20th June.
Posted in Alpe d'Huez, Big Col Tour, Col d'Ornon, Col de la Croix der Fer, Col de la Madeleine, Col de la Morte, Col du Galibier, Col du Glandon, Col du Telegraphe, Les Deux Alpes
Tagged Briançon, Col de la Croix der Fer, Col de la Madeleine, Col de la Morte, Col du Galibier, Col du Glandon, Col du Telegraphe, Point to point cycling tour, Saint Jean de Maurienne, Tour de France 2010
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