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Tag Archives: Col de la Colombiere
A Sort of Homecoming
Words: The Limping Cyclist Photography: Mr L.C. and the Limping Cyclist I’ve been looking forward to it for months. The return trip was booked not long after we returned from France last September and I was determined to go even … Continue reading
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Tagged Alps, Bikes, Channel Tunnel, Col de Joux Plane, Col de la Colombiere, Cycling, France, Haute Savoie, Mont Blanc, Travel, Wheelchair
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Kill or Cure Kebab and the Col de la Colombière
All the Alpine cycling guides recommend tackling the Col de la Colombiere in the morning, before the sun gets too high. So we set off at lunchtime, with about 19 miles to ride to the base of the famous col. … Continue reading
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Tagged Bikes, Climbs, Col de la Colombiere, Cycling, France, Routes, Tour de France, Travel
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