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28-09.-2005, 07:31 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Ireland
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Riding Alpe D'Huez
Hi, I wanted to know if anyone in the forums who lives in the UK or Ireland has ever travelled across to France to ride up the famous climb of Alpe D'Huez. This is something I hope to do within the next few years, and I would love to hear from anyone who has done this. In particular, where did they travel from, where did they stay, start the ride from, gears used on the bike etc etc.
Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks |
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28-09.-2005, 08:17 AM
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Re: Riding Alpe D'Huez
Hi,
Drove from London to Bourg D'Osians and stayed at hotel Milano. They are very helpful and you can store your bike in their garage. They don;t speak much english so polish up on your Franglais. Rode it (mostly) on a 39-25. COuld have probably done with some more gears and wil probably use a compact next year. It's a tough climb but worth it. Also the Croix de f, Gallibier, Telegraphe, Deux Alpes are all in easy riding distance, Gallibier is a beast, there is no two ways about it!! Quote:
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04-10.-2005, 02:35 AM
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Re: Riding Alpe D'Huez
Ah, Toast Boy! In addition to your gears we need to know about your legs!
 How many miles do you ride a month/year? If you are a mortal like most of us, then we can believe that we might manage the Alpe too! But if you are a cycling god, then we might as well put our feet up and watch the Tour on telly instead! Quote:
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04-10.-2005, 05:45 AM
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Re: Riding Alpe D'Huez
exactly!
would my lazy american a$$ be able to tackle it after training for a few months or do i have to be a 21yo anorexic pro to do it? |
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14-10.-2005, 07:32 AM
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Re: Riding Alpe D'Huez
Being a 56 year old rider from the plains, AdHz was no picnic, but I managed OK on 36/28. The start is daunting because it comes as a shock, but the gradient is steady all the way and I took an hour and a half with a couple of stops. Why not the views are great! That was the day before Lance and Jan did it last year - so coming down took even longer with the crowds.
Flew to Geneva and stayed at Bourg d'Oisins. Easy. Alan Quote:
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