Comments for Cycling Challenge » Cycling the French Alps http://www.cycling-challenge.com Cycling in the Alps Tue, 13 May 2008 19:24:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 Comment on Col de la Croix - Snow! by Cycling in Switzerland - Page 2 - English Forum Switzerland http://www.cycling-challenge.com/col-de-la-croix-snow/#comment-2011 Cycling in Switzerland - Page 2 - English Forum Switzerland Tue, 13 May 2008 11:11:29 +0000 http://www.cycling-challenge.com/col-de-la-croix-snow/#comment-2011 [...] that link, slogfester. I've been wondering when the Col de la Croix is going to open, and they have a report of someone trying to go up last week, but finding a 1-metre high wall of snow at the top (the pass [...] […] that link, slogfester. I’ve been wondering when the Col de la Croix is going to open, and they have a report of someone trying to go up last week, but finding a 1-metre high wall of snow at the top (the pass […]

]]> Comment on Doreen Runs the Berne Grand Prix by Doreen http://www.cycling-challenge.com/doreen-runs-the-berne-grand-prix/#comment-2010 Doreen Mon, 12 May 2008 16:58:12 +0000 http://www.cycling-challenge.com/doreen-runs-the-berne-grand-prix/#comment-2010 Hi, thanks for the nice notes. The first 7km definitely don't make my list of all-time favourite runs but overall, it was a fun event and I'm glad I did it. At least it makes a good story that after my 2nd emergency stop I have the dubious claim to fame as the very last runner of the race, immediately before the broom wagon. No exaggeration. Next year's event is Sat April 18...anyone interested? I need to redeem myself and could use a running partner... Doreen Hi, thanks for the nice notes. The first 7km definitely don’t make my list of all-time favourite runs but overall, it was a fun event and I’m glad I did it. At least it makes a good story that after my 2nd emergency stop I have the dubious claim to fame as the very last runner of the race, immediately before the broom wagon. No exaggeration.

Next year’s event is Sat April 18…anyone interested? I need to redeem myself and could use a running partner…

Doreen

]]> Comment on Doreen Runs the Berne Grand Prix by Will http://www.cycling-challenge.com/doreen-runs-the-berne-grand-prix/#comment-2009 Will Mon, 12 May 2008 14:36:47 +0000 http://www.cycling-challenge.com/doreen-runs-the-berne-grand-prix/#comment-2009 Hi Donald Doreen ran the geneva marathon in 2005 (and immediately retired from marathon running) :) http://www.cycling-challenge.com/doreen-runs-the-geneva-marathon/ Hi Donald

Doreen ran the geneva marathon in 2005 (and immediately retired from marathon running) :)

http://www.cycling-challenge.com/doreen-runs-the-geneva-marathon/

]]> Comment on Doreen Runs the Berne Grand Prix by Donald http://www.cycling-challenge.com/doreen-runs-the-berne-grand-prix/#comment-2008 Donald Mon, 12 May 2008 14:31:38 +0000 http://www.cycling-challenge.com/doreen-runs-the-berne-grand-prix/#comment-2008 Awesome Doreen! Way to continue even after the upset... well you know. You must be in great shape after pedaling the ascents with Will and running. You're probably ready for a marathon. Awesome Doreen! Way to continue even after the upset… well you know. You must be in great shape after pedaling the ascents with Will and running. You’re probably ready for a marathon.

]]> Comment on Doreen Runs the Berne Grand Prix by Sprocketboy http://www.cycling-challenge.com/doreen-runs-the-berne-grand-prix/#comment-2007 Sprocketboy Mon, 12 May 2008 10:57:39 +0000 http://www.cycling-challenge.com/doreen-runs-the-berne-grand-prix/#comment-2007 Well done, Doreen! I have run two 10 milers with over 20,000 people in them and it is pretty daunting. No matter where you start it seems you have to wedge your way past slower runners. And cycling does not hurt as much afterwards... Will: glad to see you are spending more time in German Switzerland now. Wait until you do the climbs in Graubunden. Well done, Doreen! I have run two 10 milers with over 20,000 people in them and it is pretty daunting. No matter where you start it seems you have to wedge your way past slower runners. And cycling does not hurt as much afterwards…

Will: glad to see you are spending more time in German Switzerland now. Wait until you do the climbs in Graubunden.

]]> Comment on Col de la Colombiere by Will http://www.cycling-challenge.com/col-de-la-colombiere-3/#comment-2006 Will Mon, 12 May 2008 10:54:26 +0000 http://www.cycling-challenge.com/col-de-la-colombiere-3/#comment-2006 Hi Stuard Well done! Sounds like an adventure. Yes, things are just starting to open up and it takes more than just having the snow melt - they need to "clean" the road as well. Hi Stuard

Well done! Sounds like an adventure.

Yes, things are just starting to open up and it takes more than just having the snow melt - they need to “clean” the road as well.

]]> Comment on Col de la Colombiere by Stuard http://www.cycling-challenge.com/col-de-la-colombiere-3/#comment-2005 Stuard Mon, 12 May 2008 09:13:09 +0000 http://www.cycling-challenge.com/col-de-la-colombiere-3/#comment-2005 Just "rode" this pass last week (May 8, 2008) and had to walk through the snow and mud (skipping switchbacks) for the last 1500 meters. It's still closed! Just “rode” this pass last week (May 8, 2008) and had to walk through the snow and mud (skipping switchbacks) for the last 1500 meters. It’s still closed!

]]> Comment on Col de la Croix Fry via Col de Plan Bois by Stuard http://www.cycling-challenge.com/col-de-la-croix-fry-via-col-de-plan-bois/#comment-2004 Stuard Mon, 12 May 2008 09:06:24 +0000 http://www.cycling-challenge.com/col-de-la-croix-fry-via-col-de-plan-bois/#comment-2004 Video is very cool. Just did this climb last week while on vacation and the views on the way up are beautiful - if you can lift your head up long enough to enjoy them! Video is very cool. Just did this climb last week while on vacation and the views on the way up are beautiful - if you can lift your head up long enough to enjoy them!

]]> Comment on Doreen Runs the Berne Grand Prix by Avril http://www.cycling-challenge.com/doreen-runs-the-berne-grand-prix/#comment-2003 Avril Sun, 11 May 2008 20:25:46 +0000 http://www.cycling-challenge.com/doreen-runs-the-berne-grand-prix/#comment-2003 Congratulations Doreen. It was the Mississaga Marathon today - you certainly had the more scenic route! Congratulations Doreen. It was the Mississaga Marathon today - you certainly had the more scenic route!

]]> Comment on Col de la Faucille by Bast http://www.cycling-challenge.com/col-de-la-faucille/#comment-2002 Bast Sun, 11 May 2008 09:27:14 +0000 http://www.cycling-challenge.com/col-de-la-faucille/#comment-2002 Hi Will, For infos (but maybe you know), it's possible to climb with a bike Petit Mt Rond (1534m) from Col de la Faucille. The road is in poor conditions (but paved), you have to walk a little (about 50 meters + 20 meters if you don't have a mountain bike) but it's interesting... with a loop as Col de Puthod, Faucille, Mt Rond for example to avoid traffic. Other possibility: you climb Col de Puthod and you go towards Les Rousses, Les Jouvencelles (D29E...), you climb a "new" col (1374m) in Forêt du Massacre (East of Crêt Pela) by a little road. You can carry on the road wich goes to Lajoux and come back by Col de la Faucille. About Col de Crozet (1450m), you should try too. It's written "cyclable" (you can ride this pass without walking). The way: Faucille, La Maréchaude, Col de Crozet. If I were you I would take a mountain bike because the end of the road isn't paved. Lastly, you can ride Creux de l'Envers (south of Col de la Faucille) by Gex for example (route du Creux de l'Envers, about 1000m). There is also an other road wich seems interesting, you start in Gex also, route du Creux de l'Envers, to 850m you take on your right a road (the western side) that is steep and straight. That road is probably not paved but in good conditions. From Petit Mt Rond, you see well that way leading maybe to Pas de l'Echine (1300m). If it's possible with a bike, I think the summit is great. Hi Will,

For infos (but maybe you know), it’s possible to climb with a bike Petit Mt Rond (1534m) from Col de la Faucille. The road is in poor conditions (but paved), you have to walk a little (about 50 meters + 20 meters if you don’t have a mountain bike) but it’s interesting… with a loop as Col de Puthod, Faucille, Mt Rond for example to avoid traffic.

Other possibility: you climb Col de Puthod and you go towards Les Rousses, Les Jouvencelles (D29E…), you climb a “new” col (1374m) in Forêt du Massacre (East of Crêt Pela) by a little road. You can carry on the road wich goes to Lajoux and come back by Col de la Faucille.

About Col de Crozet (1450m), you should try too. It’s written “cyclable” (you can ride this pass without walking). The way: Faucille, La Maréchaude, Col de Crozet. If I were you I would take a mountain bike because the end of the road isn’t paved.

Lastly, you can ride Creux de l’Envers (south of Col de la Faucille) by Gex for example (route du Creux de l’Envers, about 1000m). There is also an other road wich seems interesting, you start in Gex also, route du Creux de l’Envers, to 850m you take on your right a road (the western side) that is steep and straight. That road is probably not paved but in good conditions. From Petit Mt Rond, you see well that way leading maybe to Pas de l’Echine (1300m). If it’s possible with a bike, I think the summit is great.

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