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ItalyFinal day. As planned for most of us it was never going to happen, as the entire route would have needed us to cover 175 km and 3750 vmt. Chris as always was planning to ride it all but in the end wisely chose to come in the van to the bottom of the 1st climb the Col de St Martin. This in theory is not a particularly difficult one, as the gradient never gets above 8.5% and most is at 5% to 6% overRead more
FranceBy now we are getting tyred and today is going to be a tough one. Again looks easy in terms of distance at just 79km but we have 3080 mt to climb. On leaving La Marmora we are straight into the climb up to the Colle della Fauniera - 19 km and 1700 mt. We had been warned that there were some short but very steep ramps at 18% gradient. So steep and slippery that Sam actually fell off his bike. So weRead more
ItalyAnother day that was all about vertical metres. 92.8 km and 2700mt of ascent. Setting off early from Saint Veran on a small road that took as to the long frag up to the Col Agnel, which is the second highest col in Europe. To get the top we needed to 830 mt over 12.6km. Spectacular views and loads of marmottes. Next we tackled the little known Col de Sanpeyre and on tired legs it proved reallyRead more
FranceSan Veran is advertised as one of the most beautifu villages of France as well as the highest local council in Europe. The villlage was great as well as the magnificent PEyra Alta Hotel. The days riding (76km and 2191 vmt) took us over the Col du Mont Genèvre, teh col de la Madelen and finally over the Hors Categorie Col de L'Izeran with its wild Casse Déserte.
ItalyOnly 49 kl today but 2434 vmt. Up the infamous Col delle Finestre. 1700 mt over 28 kms. Tough but woderful edpecially the 9 km of dirt road. Then descent down tiny road with perfect tarmac and long drag up to Sestriere
ItalyFinally sun. Up the Izeran. Felt easy compated to 10 years ago then after a very cold and long descent up to the Col de Mt Cenis. Picnic at the lake. Then down to Susa to mediocre hotel Napoleon. Huge and disappointing dinner Menu Terra
FranceMore rain. Via Beaufort thé up the stunning Col de Pré and down to the Lac de Roseland. Lunch at the top of the Cormet. Great soup and Crepe au Beaufort
Switzerland
Day 1 Geneva to Hauteluce - 99km 2200 vmt
Wet wet. Took the "easy" option direct up to the Col des Aravis and then the Col des Saisies. Night at the Ferme de Chozal in Hauteluce.
FranceMotorcycling back from a board meeting in Monaco. A long long day on the road but reward in the beautiful roads and mountains between Italy and France.
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