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February 28, 2020 By admin

The Bucket List Collection | Riding Ventoux, Stelvio, Tourmalet & Alpe d’Huez

The most iconic climbs in the world are out there just waiting to be ridden, and they are all just a short hop from the UK & Ireland making it possible to ride these on a short weekend break. Check out our guide to the best short breaks to the best climbs in cycling: VENTOUX […]

February 27, 2020 By admin

Bucket List Climbs: Col du Tourmalet

What Makes the Col du Tourmalet so Special? The original classic climb. The Col du Tourmalet was the first of the really big mountain passes used in the Tour when it was included in the 1910 route. Up to 2017, it has been used a staggering 85 times, more than any other climb. The Tourmalet […]