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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

A few days ago was my 29th wedding anniversary to my amazing wife. How did i celebrate? I had a (successful) colonoscopy!

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Ventoux is an amazing mountain to cycle. Beyond it's unique higher landscape, I think the thing that makes it feel special is how it stand high, alone in the local environment.

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I have lived in France for two decades and for the 1st time a TdF stage will go through my home village and climb my home mountain - stage 15. But sadly, I will be in Canada for family reasons. So here are a few photos of fun people I have met watching stages over the years:

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

I played a lot of football/soccer as a kid. Loved it. But I couldn't pretend to be in severe pain any time when fouled .... so I couldn't play in these modern times.

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Tomorrow is Bastille Day in France. Perhaps the biggest holiday of the year ... and France plays in the World Cup semi-final, and the Tour de France continues. Fireworks currently in my small French village. Vive la France.

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

My local grocery store: the official bananas of the Tour de France. #tdf

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

1/ I missed today's TdF stage. But I hope they discussed the amazing climbs above the finish. If they kept cycling they would have reached 2 paved passes higher than Tourmalet. Col des Tentes @ 2207m & just beyond Col du Boucharo @ 2270m on Spanish border www.cycling-challenge.com/port-de-bouc...

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Fairly bizarre. At the tail end of the hottest heat-wave in French history ..... a hail storm.

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Will the Tour de France have “freshness breaks?” Race stops for three minutes every hour or so. Such a huge success in the World Cup …

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

My brother-in-law and his 2 sons are at the Canada Switzerland game. They are so excited. As good Canada fans, they are wearing red … like the entire stadium. Crazy that the Swiss get to wear red. :-). Go Canada, eh

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

This sign is (was?) on the far side of Col de la Croix for many years. #TdS The Swiss are lousy at math? :-)

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

The Tour de Suisse climbs the Col de la Croix five times today (2x for the ladies and 3x for the men). Here is a plaque placed near the top of the col. It appears the route was opened in 1971? #TdS

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Today, the Tour de Suisse will climb Col de la Croix three times. Some version of Col de la Croix (Mountain Pass of the Cross) must be the most common name for mountain passes in Switzerland and France. I have cycled roughly 30 of them.

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

I once rode the incredible Maratona dles Dolomites cycling sportive. My wife loved the jersey and cap I received as they are perfect attire for attending LGBTQ Pride events. Happy LGBTQ Pride month everyone !

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Passo Falzarego has markers counting the hairpins (always fun). On one of the sides, hairpin #14 is in a crazy tunnel. #giro

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

The Dolomites is an amazing place for road cycling. My only advice: If possible, skip July/August as the roads can get crowded --- and far too many motorcycle groups (a curse of popularity). Tip: June 20th there is a bike-only car-free day: www.dolomitesbikeday.it/en/

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Bike event in the Dolomites - Dolomites Bike Day

Born in 2017, the Dolomites Bike Day is one of the largest events for road bikes in the Dolomites.

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

What is the correct way to pronounce Passo GIAU (in Italian)? The French announcers seem to say "Joe." I thought it was like "Jow" (rhyme with wow). #Giro

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

I am looking forward to tomorrow's Giro stage. Passo Giau is about as gorgeous as it gets. #cycling #giro

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Tomorrow's Tour de Romandie stage climbs Jaunpass three times. It's a beautiful climb:

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I have a photo proving I once won Paris-Roubaix #cycling

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

I made this silly cycling video 15 years ago : YES: I do sleep in a polka dot jersey/hat and cow socks :=) www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcVW... (best part of video is receiving a beer from my belgian domestique) :

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2010 Tour de France Preview - Stage 8

YouTube video by cyclingchallenge

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

I used to make very amateur cycling videos. Sometimes I rewatch them www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_V_...

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Colle del Nivolet

YouTube video by cyclingchallenge

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Post a picture you took (no description) to bring some zen to the timeline.

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

1/ The Winter Olympics is in Cortina d'Ampezzo. This beautiful Dolomite town is surrounded by lots of superb alpine cycling. The greatest adventure? A 15 km climb from Cortina to the Rifugio Auronzo (2333m) beside/below the beautiful Tre Cime (three peaks) di Lavaredo mountain peaks.

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Mountain biking in below freezing, sunny weather. Best ride of the year (so far)! #cycling

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Over 30 years ago, for my 2nd date with my future wife, I brought a VHS tape of The Princess Bride to watch together at her apartment. Best date ever, and I have been very happily married for 28 years. I have always been grateful to the legend Rob Reiner #RIP

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the Inner Ring blog @inrng.com · 24/10/2025

//INRNG: 2026 Tour de France route stage-by-stage guide inrng.com/2025/10/2026...

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

A pot of gold currently at Col de la Croisette! Note: The Mont Salève cliff face (left side of photo) was climbed by the Frankenstein monster in Mary Shelley’s 1818 book.

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Marco Pantani monuments. 1. Colle Fauniera summit. 2. Col du Galibier north side. 3. Mortirolo 11th hairpin.

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Bob Marley wisdom: "If you get down & you quarrel everyday You're saying prayers to the devils, I say Why not help one another on the way? Make it much easier, yeah, yeah (just a little bit easier) Say you just can't live that negative way If you know what I mean Make way for the positive day"

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

One of the fun things about the finish & the Portes du Soleil linked ski stations: One can ski in France and Switzerland -crossing the border up high on skis (no passport required) :-) 12 stations: 3 in Switzerland, 9 in France including Morzine, Avoriaz (above Morzine) and the finish town Châtel.

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Final climb. It's been quite a few years since I cycled Col du Corbier. Memories: Nice hairpins near summit (forget which side), I saw a Chamoix once, and it can be ridden in a fun 6 col loop (lots unpaved).

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

I cannot believe how quickly they just descended that big climb. Wow

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cyclingalps.bsky.social @cyclingalps.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Why truly gigantic crowds at that one spot? Clearly they let people use the chairlift. Smart.

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