What qualifies as Alpe d'Huez Bragging rights?

djreynolds · January 29, 2019, 8:08am

So true!

JCorfield · January 29, 2019, 9:53am

Just getting to the top is bragging rights imo!

The heat is something else when you tackle it in the afternoon on a summers day, especially after the heat has had time to soak into the rockface!

Jamrob · January 29, 2019, 12:21pm

This guy probably has the right to brag!

This guy can definitely brag!

Junio · January 31, 2019, 9:25pm

definitely keeping this as an option as I will accommodate the desires of a buddy that will ride with me if he wants a shorter ride I go short longer I go longer etc.

Junio · January 31, 2019, 9:29pm

I concur!!! Both those guys have bragging rights:grinning: I am kinda referring to ordinary mortals as there are levels of bragging rights

Junio · January 31, 2019, 9:34pm

That’s good to know about the heat. What about wind? One of the gifts to myself will be a set of clx50s this summer. Specialized Win tunnel dudes say that crosswinds are of little impact…yes i know they product biased…but they are 100g ligher the clx32s

Junio · January 31, 2019, 9:35pm

Junio · January 31, 2019, 9:38pm

kool, been to Norway but it was vacation with the ol’ lady fjords and site seeing… too cold for me though, They have some outstanding MTBers as well

Junio · January 31, 2019, 9:40pm

wow fotos got me stoked!!

Junio · January 31, 2019, 9:41pm

will take a look at it, thanks

Junio · January 31, 2019, 9:43pm

okay, I will take a look at it as an option. Thanks

Junio · January 31, 2019, 9:44pm

Thanks, I have some more planning to do and will take a look at this option as well, thanks

JCorfield · January 31, 2019, 9:46pm

Wind wasn’t a massive issue when I went. Infact there wasn’t any, so it made climbing feel even hotter!

You’ll be fine with the 50s, the style points make up for any drawbacks haha

Junio · January 31, 2019, 10:04pm

Thanks I will check out your recommendations. Fotos are source of my info on the 2007 stage. But now I have some more research todo. thanks again.

Junio · January 31, 2019, 10:08pm

Yikes 13-14hrs probably not on this trip maybe next time as I have the family with me so I not sure I can sell that ride but who knows I still have time to come with a plan:rofl:

Junio · January 31, 2019, 10:09pm

My hat is off to you sir!!! No way I could do that and survive… U R da MAN!!!

Junio · January 31, 2019, 10:11pm

Thanks I will take a look at as well.

Jamrob · February 1, 2019, 6:57am

That’s not Alpe d’huez! I think the translation calls it the Alpe d’huez of the Pyrenees. Which is a completely different mountain range to the Alps on the French Spanish border- it’s at least a 10 hour drive… The Pyrenees are also stunning with some amazing climbs @Junio where are you staying as I’m sure we could suggest climbs close to where you are staying?

Also I would advise not following a Tour route - they are normally quite dull and use major roads (that bikes can’t travel on) as France stops on tour day.