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@heyjude69
@heyjude69 2 күн бұрын
Nice descending Mike !
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 2 күн бұрын
Thanks 👍
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 2 күн бұрын
Join me on a stunning descent of the Cormet de Roselend. Drop any comments / questions below Cheers Mike
@leighgoodwin1726
@leighgoodwin1726 2 күн бұрын
Very helpful. Despite the one dangerous corner, it looks like a much better descent than off the Turini in 2024
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 2 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching. Yes the dangerous corner marks the start of a technical section which may catch a few out.
@GreenEverAfter
@GreenEverAfter 3 күн бұрын
Did you publish the long term review at the end? Looking at getting one of these frames myself. Cheers
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 3 күн бұрын
I didn't - but I can tell you I'm still using it and propbably done 15000kms on it. I did last years Etape du Tour on it. I;m just thinking of getting a new bike now so this will become my Winter bike going forward. Happy to answer any specific questions. Cheers Mike
@GreenEverAfter
@GreenEverAfter 3 күн бұрын
​@@CyclingInTheAlps would you recommend to have it painted or leave it black? They are looking for 100usd for one colour. Thanks for your answers.
@GreenEverAfter
@GreenEverAfter 3 күн бұрын
Also, what's the tyre clearance like at the back and front?
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 3 күн бұрын
@@GreenEverAfter I would go for painted - if you are in the UK my brother in law has an unpainted one in storage - he ordered the wrong size. Tyres - I have Vittoria rubino 28mms on and the clearance is OK. I would highlight that Conti 5000's 28mm dont fit.
@GreenEverAfter
@GreenEverAfter 3 күн бұрын
Ohh what size does he have? Yes in the UK. I'd be interested in getting it off him if it is my size. Unpainted is fine for me. Thanks
@peatdeloosha2463
@peatdeloosha2463 6 күн бұрын
Really nice views, maps, history and information in your video's. Always look forward to the next one 👍
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 6 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@richardbrighton3381
@richardbrighton3381 9 күн бұрын
beautiful views as usual! Good to see you back out on 2 wheels!
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 9 күн бұрын
Thanks Richard - I'm on a mission to get fit for 2025!
@richardbrighton3381
@richardbrighton3381 9 күн бұрын
@@CyclingInTheAlps same here :-)
@heyjude69
@heyjude69 9 күн бұрын
Cameo appearance by me - right at the end - I remember that one well, even helped with some filming I think ? x Cheers for sharing, beautiful area.
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 9 күн бұрын
Yes you did with the old camera!
@martinwarren8161
@martinwarren8161 10 күн бұрын
Last KM just a killer! Usually do it mid Oct from Flumet side.
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 9 күн бұрын
Worth it for that view though! Thanks for watching
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 10 күн бұрын
A great climb from Albertville but not the day before the Etape! It’s pretty brutal. As always drop any questions or comments below cheers Mike 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴🏻‍♀️🚴🏽🚴🏻‍♀️🚴🏽
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 16 күн бұрын
Whether travelling with me from Geneva to the Etape du Tour or a ski trip, or you just want to know where to collect your bike or skis. Here’s a quick guide through Geneva airport arrivals. As always , happy to answer any questions if you drop in below 👇 thanks Mike
@lorenzoriefolo
@lorenzoriefolo 17 күн бұрын
Interesting video! But mate you’re so boring! 😂
@lemonmeringuepie3000
@lemonmeringuepie3000 29 күн бұрын
Wondering if I've made a big mistake 😆 ... victim of the broom end of Turini last year, so still have a box to tick off, but now have a better idea of what's instore and I don't like it lol😅
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 29 күн бұрын
It’s a LONG time until next July. Fore warned is fore armed and you now know what you need to work on to get across the finish line. Good luck and thanks for watching
@Nateawa
@Nateawa Ай бұрын
Is your bike still the lightcarbon one? I was thinking about buying from them- should I?
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps Ай бұрын
Yes I’m still riding it at the moment. I think it will be relegated to my Winter bike this year 😊
@fredlast4547
@fredlast4547 Ай бұрын
I was there in 2019 and went up the Roseland at the start. The descent is very good from there, I did notice half way down there were a couple of crashes but there were marshals with flags to warn riders at danger points. Looking at the profile I would say get to the top of the Roseland and then you have a long downhill before La Plagne. Once on the final climb you can relax a bit. Weather is the key, if you have cloud cover then that makes a big difference.
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. Yes its a very similar profile to 2019 although 2025 will be much tougher with the Saisies and Col du Pres before the Roselend summit.
@nobbycycles
@nobbycycles Ай бұрын
Looks a great route - definitely not an easy one - that last climb will feel very long
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps Ай бұрын
Yes I don’t think the Etape will ever be easy ! Thanks for watching
@brunoj6146
@brunoj6146 Ай бұрын
Thanks for this presentation. It looks similar to 2024 in terms of distance and elevation. Will you also present the other one from Tour de France Femmes ? I have registered for both 😊
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. Yes similar statistics however an extra climb and the altitudes may make an affect on the Roselend and the final climb. I plan to have a look at the TdF Femmes Etape in the Spring. Good luck!
@markedington7171
@markedington7171 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, used one of your water stop tips on the etape in 2022 - any idea exactly where in la Plagne the finish will be? Ive booked a hotel close to belle plagne thinking it will be a short ride after finish and help me acclimatise before… driving down to somewhere near albertville on the morning of event… last time I made the mistake of having to get up at 3am to get the bus from alpe dhuez to Briancon that my tour operator organised.. it was not the best start, I finished but suffered!!
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps Ай бұрын
Thanks Mark - the GPX in the description is the TdF finish - there's no official GPX for the Etape yet but I don't think you will have too far to ride. Much easier logistics that the Briancon etape. Good luck!
@GlennRacing1
@GlennRacing1 Ай бұрын
Great insight thanks. Looking forward to it. It’s 500m more elevation than Annemasse-Morzine a couple years ago, so not going to be a breeze. Not much flat recovery.
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps Ай бұрын
Yes Glenn its a less technical etape both on the ascents and specifically on the descents apart from the sketchy bits I highlighted. Good luck!
@Greg.Sutton
@Greg.Sutton Ай бұрын
Look forward to your spring deeper look at La Plagne. Not ridden it yet but it holds a high position on my must do list due to that infamous moment in 1987 - "It's Stephen Roche" - that said with the multiple resorts up there its not 100% clear which was the official road and finish that year that i can find
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. Yes I remember the 87 Tour well. Charly Mottet lives just by me - we were chatting about it a couple of weeks back. There's no official GPX of the Etape route at the moment - this is the best I've tracked down www.strava.com/routes/3286377348155108518
@gogs3764
@gogs3764 Ай бұрын
Hello Mike. Any thoughts on where to drive to and park up for the day (for those of us who can drive to the event and back home on the day)?
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps Ай бұрын
Hi - I think I would be aiming for somewhere on the Albertville side of Moutiers depending on how much of a warm up you want. I think it would be failry easy to find somewhere around Grignon - I guess its a toss up between a longer ride to the start, or from the finish and then there's always the train from Aime to Albertville after the event but the service isn't very regular.
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps Ай бұрын
Turn your screen up to HD and join me for a look at the Etape du Tour 2025 route! How difficult is the Etape 2025? What do you think? Drop any questions below 👉👉👉👉👉👉Sign up for our weekly news letter 👉👉👉👉 dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/1206124/139171394493613120/share I've added a link into the description of the incident of Johan Bruyneel descending the Roselend.
@JoeKrafka-u1b
@JoeKrafka-u1b Ай бұрын
What are the rumors about where the L'etape event will be held for 2025 ?
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps Ай бұрын
@@JoeKrafka-u1b most consistent seems to be Albertville to La Plagne
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 2 ай бұрын
With Lachlan Morton on his epic lap of Autralia - here's a quick look at when I got to ride with the nicest guy in cycling during his "Alt Tour"Tour de France a few years back. Drop any comments or questions about anything to do with Cycling in the Alps below. Cheers Mike 🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴
@dabikeguru
@dabikeguru 2 ай бұрын
🔥🔥🔥
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@heyjude69
@heyjude69 2 ай бұрын
Great to look back on this, nice drone shots too !
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 2 ай бұрын
a long time ago!
@richardbrighton3381
@richardbrighton3381 3 ай бұрын
stunning scenery as always! Thanks for sharing 👍
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Richard
@alexandreforeau2227
@alexandreforeau2227 3 ай бұрын
Great Chanel Thanks a lot since Fr. Alex
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 3 ай бұрын
🇨🇭Join me in Switzerland! Route inspiration from the Swiss Gravel Epic. Thanks for watching!
@cyclingchallenge
@cyclingchallenge 3 ай бұрын
My Home mountain! Strangely I usually climb it a fifth way .... via Col du Mont Sion and St Blaise (it joins up with the Cruseilles side).
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 3 ай бұрын
yes I did that a while back with a mate but just on its own! Drive past the Saleve most days - great mountain and quiet!
@dabikeguru
@dabikeguru 3 ай бұрын
Nice one.Will try next ime
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 3 ай бұрын
Sure 😊 its easy!
@heyjude69
@heyjude69 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing Mike - be great to see it in the local area again
@matanhale
@matanhale 3 ай бұрын
Interesting. I'm anticipating that the TdF might use the Samoens finish that was 'trialled' in the Dauphine this year too?
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 3 ай бұрын
Yes I think that climb is destined for the TDF at some point. I've only driven it up to now but from the car it looks tougher than the Joux Plane with some super steep ramps. There seems to be enough space at the summit for the TDF entourage.
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 3 ай бұрын
I recently chatted with a local who is >>>>>> 'in the know' >>>>>>>Thanks for watching. Drop any questions in the comments below.
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 3 ай бұрын
The easiest way to create Strava reels. Drop any questions below. Thanks for watching. 🙂
@StoopidYuTube
@StoopidYuTube 4 ай бұрын
Nice, very cool too see the real climb next to the virtual one in Zwift! You're lucky to have done both--so, how does it compare riding the two? ...aside from missing those views!
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 4 ай бұрын
Zwift is very accurate - I actually rode and recorded the Zwift version on a turbo in a garage in the UK whilst cisiting family which is a bit surreal! Thanks for watching.
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 4 ай бұрын
My local climb made it to Zwift! Check out the climb portal schedule here zwiftinsider.com/climb-portal-schedule/ Drop any comments or questions below cheers Mike
@anemlachhomebrewing3690
@anemlachhomebrewing3690 4 ай бұрын
Great vid and stunning ride, envious. How would you rate the LightCarbon frameset a few years on? I’m very close to buying one but concerns over frameset quality, mainly safety to be honest. I haven’t found anything bad about them so that must be a good thing.
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I'm still using it - I did have the same concerns however they are now at Eurobike and they were whitelabeling for Nove bikes that I vaguely remember an ex-pro riding for a while. I've raced on it - etape last year - and very happy with the quality.
@anemlachhomebrewing3690
@anemlachhomebrewing3690 4 ай бұрын
Awesome, thanks for the quick reply! Hard to find a RIM brake frameset these days so think I’ll grab one.
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 4 ай бұрын
@@anemlachhomebrewing3690 are you in the UK? What size are you?
@anemlachhomebrewing3690
@anemlachhomebrewing3690 4 ай бұрын
@@CyclingInTheAlps I’m in Australia, ordered the 580 size last night 😃
@anemlachhomebrewing3690
@anemlachhomebrewing3690 3 ай бұрын
Taking my new LCR bike for a first spin tomorrow, looking forward to it 😃 Customer service has been great, delivery was well packaged and tolerance on the headset bearings seemed pretty good to my inexperienced eye. I’ll be asking the LBS how they found the build when I collect the bike from them. I’ll let you know my first impressions… Ride on
@michielspanbroek1
@michielspanbroek1 5 ай бұрын
Super usefull… thanks a million. La marmotte here we come!
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Good luck
@mutterbury
@mutterbury 5 ай бұрын
You’re looking strong Mike, and that ride looks stunnin’ 😄
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 5 ай бұрын
Thanks Matt - feeling more with it!
@geertnemegeer2021
@geertnemegeer2021 6 ай бұрын
zeer informatief en nuttig, mijn eerste maal de marmotte, deed in het verleden de canibaal. kijk er naar uit. nog een goeie 2 weken
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 6 ай бұрын
Good luck and don’t go too fast up the Glandon !!
@geertnemegeer2021
@geertnemegeer2021 6 ай бұрын
@@CyclingInTheAlps thanks
@jonnieh6059
@jonnieh6059 6 ай бұрын
Superb video Mike, I can’t believe it’s been 10 years since we were there.
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Jonnie - yes time flies doesn't it?!!
@mikebaker5778
@mikebaker5778 6 ай бұрын
Fantastic ride, being close to nature, thats why we cycle :)
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike - yes its good for the soul isn't it
@richardoakley572
@richardoakley572 6 ай бұрын
Great video Mike. I fondly remember that climb and often tell people about it as it is one of the videos I use during my spin classes. I also remember the epic descent off the top on the french side. Keep up the good work Mike and boy do I miss those rides with you in the Alps 😢
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Richard - yes its an epic climb! I can;t believe that was 10 years ago??
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 6 ай бұрын
Stunning day on the Col du Petit St Bernard. Thanks for watching. Drop any questions below cheers Mike
@richardbrighton3381
@richardbrighton3381 6 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear about your dads passing Mike. We all deal with grief differently - glad you are back out on the bike; it s much better place to be than the sofa.......
@CyclingInTheAlps
@CyclingInTheAlps 6 ай бұрын
Thanks Richard