Category Archives: Big Col Tour

Col d’Izoard

Posted on July 17, 2011 by

Photos from our recent trip over the Col d’Izoard We cover the eastern climb on our Alpe d’Huez to Italy tour and the western climb on our Marmotte Big Col Tour.

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Col du Galibier, Lautaret and the Col d’Izoard

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

We started in Valoires today as part of La Marmotte Tour took in the Col du Galibier from the north before heading down the Col du Lautaret for lunch in Briançon. After a fantastic lunch in Briançon a few of … Continue reading →

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Cotswold Spring Classic

Posted on February 19, 2011 by

We are taking a short trip back to the UK in April and I have entered (what would have been one of my local sportives) the Cotswold Spring Classic on easter monday. I will be using the long distance route … Continue reading →

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Tour de France 2011 Route ?

Posted on September 9, 2010 by

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 →

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Photos Col de la Madeleine Tour de France 2010

Posted on July 13, 2010 by

We took our 7 Australian guests upto the Col de la Madeleine (part of our Marmotte Big Col Tour) today to watch the Tour de France go by.

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Day 5 Photos Big Col Tour

Posted on June 21, 2010 by

After our rest day on day 4 we left Briançon for Les Deux Alpes via the Col du Lautaret.

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Day 2 Photos from the Big Col Tour

Posted on June 20, 2010 by

More photos from our ride from Bourg d’Oisans toLa Chambre via the Col du Glandon.

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Day 1 Photos from Big Col Tour

Posted on June 14, 2010 by

Some photos of our guests “enjoying” themselves on Day 1 of the Big Col Tour taking in the Col de la Morte and the Col d’Ornon.

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Dauphine Libere Photos Bourg d’Oisans Alpe d’Huez Stage

Posted on June 12, 2010 by

photos from todays stage through Bourg d’Oisans and up Alpe d’Huez

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Loads of snow on the Col du Galibier – tunnel open

Posted on June 9, 2010 by

There is still lots of snow on the Col du Galibier and only the tunnel is currently open. We cross over the Col du Galibier as part of the Big Col Tour  in June

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First photos of Col d’Izoard 2010

Posted on May 31, 2010 by

Made my first cycle ride up the Col d’Izoard this year in preperation for the Big Col Tour that we run in June. The pass had only just open and there was still plenty of snow at 2360 metres above … Continue reading →

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Col de la Morte and the Col d’Ornon Day 1 of the Big Col Tour

Posted on April 29, 2010 by

I set off this morning on a training ride that consists of the 1st day of our Big Col Tour. This 100km loop takes me approximately 4 hours to ride – with no stops. Despite it only being April at … Continue reading →

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Last 2 places for June 2010 More Than 21 Bends Big Col Tour

Posted on March 12, 2010 by

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 →

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Col du Lautaret, Col d’Izoard and Briançon in February

Posted on February 22, 2010 by

We took a family trip over the Col du Lautaret passed the foot of the Col d’Izoard and onto the nearby town of Briançon. It certainly is not cycling weather at the moments with the snow up to 2 metres high at … Continue reading →

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Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré 2010 and Tour

Posted on February 7, 2010 by

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 →

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Point to Point Tour in the French Alps

Posted on January 15, 2010 by

Our first More Than 21 Bends point to point tour of the summer will be running from Sunday 13th June until Sunday 20th June.  

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Tour de France 2010 visits the Col de la Madeleine

Posted on November 5, 2009 by

The Tour de France will be visiting the Col de la Madeleine on Tuesday 13th July 2010. Join us on our More Than 21 Bends Big Col Tour week in June to experience this climb and (on this day) the Col du Glandon and … Continue reading →

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