A Couple of Mighty Alp Climbs From Cluses: Pierre Carree & and the Colombiere

The riders in the Tour de France have climbed the mighty Col de la Colombiere 23 times. And now, with the help of Mike Booth (the British king of the French Alps) I have climbed it once. I’m not sure if I have the legs for 22 more ascents. Even with Mike’s help. This is … Continue reading A Couple of Mighty Alp Climbs From Cluses: Pierre Carree & and the Colombiere

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The Famous Mountain Camels of the Alps … And An Incident “Set” in Concrete

Millions of years ago, colliding tectonic plates created the Alps. A few million years ago, powerful, shifting glaciers carved out a lake and a wide, beautiful valley between Annecy and Albertville. A couple decades ago, the bike lovers of this region created a bike path connecting the two towns. Merci! Today, I followed millions of … Continue reading The Famous Mountain Camels of the Alps … And An Incident “Set” in Concrete