Monthly Archives: May 2011

Alpe d’Huez Mont Ventoux Day 6 Photos Gorge de la Nesque

Posted on May 28, 2011 by

The final day of our Alpe d’Huez and Mont Ventoux Tour took in the spectacular Gorge de la Nesque and then the Bedoin Ascent of Mont Ventoux.    

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Sault Ventoux Malaucene Ventoux Sault Day 5 Photos

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

Day 5 of our Alpe d’Huez and Mont Ventoux tour a 93 km epic taking in the easier Sault ascent of Ventoux and then the Malaucene Ascent of Ventoux

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Alpe d’Huez and Mont Ventoux Transfer to Sault Day 4

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

We transfered from Bourg d’Oisans to Sault for 2 days and 3 ascents of Mont Ventoux as part of our Huez Ventoux Tour

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Alpe d’Huez and Ventoux Traverse d’Oisans Day 3 Photos

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

On another glorious day on our Alpe d’Huez and Ventoux week here in the Oisans we took in the climb over Villard Reculas down Alpe d’Huez and then on to Freney d’Oisans – better known to us as the Traverse d’Oisans.

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Alpe d’Huez and Mont Ventoux Day 2 Col du Galibier Photos

Posted on May 23, 2011 by

Due to the lack of snow this year we ditched our usual ride up the Col du Glandon on day 2 of our Alpe d’Huez Mont Ventoux week for the just opened Col du Galibier.

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Alpe d’Huez – Ventoux Day 1 Photos

Posted on May 22, 2011 by

A slight change of itinary today on our Alpe d’Huez and Mont Ventoux trip saw us take in the Col de Sarenne instead of our usual Col d’Ornon route. We still started with the mighty Alpe d’Huez though!

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Col du Galibier is now open for the summer 2011

Posted on May 21, 2011 by

The Col du Galibier has opened today some 2 weeks earlier than normal

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Photos Cotswold Classic April 2011

Posted on May 4, 2011 by

Some photos from the Cotwold Classic Sportive start in Cirencester england 2011. My new PROMPT frame is looking rather nice.

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Evening ride over the Purbecks

Posted on May 4, 2011 by

Last ride in the UK before retuning back to Bourg d’Oisans last night. I went out with my brother in law over the purbecks. We started off by crossing over the poole studland ferry before taking in a big loop … Continue reading →

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Yeovil – Bournemouth – Yeovil

Posted on May 3, 2011 by

We have been in the UK visiting friends and family and stocking up our supplies for Enjoy Oisans. While here I decided to tackle the Yeovil to Bournemouth ride through the fantastic quiet country lanes. The ride is just under 50 miles and I … Continue reading →

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