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Handy Tips: How to Get Photographed by the Pros
September 3rd, 2008

I take LOTS of photos while cycling. And occasionally I even take a good photo or two.


But when riding in Cyclosportives or along famous climbs there are often professional photographers along the route. Need help posing? MORE»

2008 Challenge

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My 2008 Cycling Challenge: It’s 2008 and time for a my 4th annual challenge! {More»}

Tour de France

Tour d’Enfer Day 4 - Watching the Tour de France»

While many rested their sore legs in the hotel, Ralph and I went to watch the Tour de France at the top of Col du Galibier.

Climbs

Jura Giant: Mont Tendre (and Risel)»

Mont Tendre is the highest point in the Swiss Jura mountains at 1,679 metres.

It’s another of those great, steep, deserted Jura roads climbing through the woods - with Alps views at the top.

Reviews

Alpe d’Huez - Five Different Rides»

Many people don’t realize there is a lot more to do than just climbing the usual Tour de France route.

Cyclosportives

La Marmotte 2008 - Success!»

Along with “L’Etape du Tour” - it is probably the most famous - and one of the the most challenging - Cyclosportive in France.

174 kilometres (108 miles) and 5,000 metres vertical ascent (16,400 feet)!

2008 Tour d'Enfer

2008 Tour d’Enfer Wrap Up»

The greatest cycling trip of my life. Ten great days cycling in the Alps with great company.

The Challenge

My 2008 Cycling Challenge:»

It’s 2008 and time for a my 4th annual challenge!

Touring

Cycling the Routes des Grandes Alpes - The 2008 Tour d’Enfer»

Are you looking for a challenging cycle touring route in the Alps that visits some of the most famous Tour de France climbs?

Snow

Col de la Joux Verte Col de Bassachaux»

The plan was to cycle up Col de la Joux Verte.

I knew the road was still closed, but it’s been so warm we thought with mountain bikes that we’d be OK.