A quick insight into the important bits of the 2019 Haute Route Pyrénées' parcours.
Ventoux: Three Ways, Three Days
The nuances and mental and physical realities of racing each side of the Giant of Provence.
A Review: ‘Higher Calling’, by Max Leonard
If you’ve read any of the rest of my blog, know anything about me, or have applied a little critical thinking to the name of this site, you’ll know that I’m a mountain man. Those that haven’t ridden a bike up a seriously sized mountain don’t really get it. Even those that are keen riders, …
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An Ode to the High Road; a reflection on Haute Route Alpe D’Huez
Haute Route, famed for their brutal seven day stage races / sportives, launched their new concept three day events this year, and I rode the first in the calendar – the Haute Route Alpe D'Huez. OC Sport nailed the route. It perfectly caputured all the different facets of the mountains that makes me so love …
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When Camps Collide: An idiot’s guide to Europe’s training destinations
I've been lucky enough to visit four of the main areas used as winter training destinations in Europe by both pros and weekend warriors in the last 15 months. So, here are my throwaway comments, insights and tips on the four big hitters of the training camp world: Gran Canaria Tenerife Javea (nr. Calpe) Mallorca What follows …
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