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by Marvin Faure
Apr 7, 2016
How many watts/kg do I need to ride the Haute Route?
(Updated 13.02.2023) We have often been asked this question: how much power do I need to ride the Haute Route? The question is impor...
by Marvin Faure
Mar 5, 2016
Visit to CycleFit: a top London-based bike fitting specialist
Good Pain and Bad Pain Anyone who has been cycling seriously for more than a few months is likely to have heard about the importanc...
by Marvin Faure
Feb 24, 2016
Equipment choices for the Haute Route
It is possible to ride the Haute Route on almost any bike. We have even seen people do it on single-speeds, on bikes that would be better o...
by Marvin Faure
Dec 22, 2015
The Lacets de Montvernier
This is definitely a top contender for the most beautiful road in the world! The word “lacets” means shoelaces in French, and ...
by Marvin Faure
Dec 17, 2015
Alpine Cols coaches to ride on Scott bikes in 2016
We are very pleased to announce our partnership with Scott Sports for the 2016 season. The Alpine Cols coaches will be riding on Sc...
by Marvin Faure
Dec 15, 2015
View from the saddle: the Haute Route Dolomites 2016
STAGE ONE MONDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER GENEVA - CRANS-MONTANA 177KM|4050m D+ ∗∗∗∗ Just as for the Pyrenees and the Alps, there is no...