Join me on a stunning descent of the Cormet de Roselend. Drop any comments / questions below Cheers Mike
@leighgoodwin17262 күн бұрын
Very helpful. Despite the one dangerous corner, it looks like a much better descent than off the Turini in 2024
@CyclingInTheAlps2 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching. Yes the dangerous corner marks the start of a technical section which may catch a few out.
@GreenEverAfter3 күн бұрын
Did you publish the long term review at the end? Looking at getting one of these frames myself. Cheers
@CyclingInTheAlps3 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
@GreenEverAfter3 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.
@GreenEverAfter3 күн бұрын
Also, what's the tyre clearance like at the back and front?
@CyclingInTheAlps3 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.
@GreenEverAfter3 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
@peatdeloosha24636 күн бұрын
Really nice views, maps, history and information in your video's. Always look forward to the next one 👍
@CyclingInTheAlps6 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@richardbrighton33819 күн бұрын
beautiful views as usual! Good to see you back out on 2 wheels!
@CyclingInTheAlps9 күн бұрын
Thanks Richard - I'm on a mission to get fit for 2025!
@richardbrighton33819 күн бұрын
@@CyclingInTheAlps same here :-)
@heyjude699 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.
@CyclingInTheAlps9 күн бұрын
Yes you did with the old camera!
@martinwarren816110 күн бұрын
Last KM just a killer! Usually do it mid Oct from Flumet side.
@CyclingInTheAlps9 күн бұрын
Worth it for that view though! Thanks for watching
@CyclingInTheAlps10 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 🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴🏻♀️🚴🏽🚴🏻♀️🚴🏽
@CyclingInTheAlps16 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
@lorenzoriefolo17 күн бұрын
Interesting video! But mate you’re so boring! 😂
@lemonmeringuepie300029 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😅
@CyclingInTheAlps29 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
@NateawaАй бұрын
Is your bike still the lightcarbon one? I was thinking about buying from them- should I?
@CyclingInTheAlpsАй бұрын
Yes I’m still riding it at the moment. I think it will be relegated to my Winter bike this year 😊
@fredlast4547Ай 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.
@CyclingInTheAlpsАй 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.
@nobbycyclesАй бұрын
Looks a great route - definitely not an easy one - that last climb will feel very long
@CyclingInTheAlpsАй бұрын
Yes I don’t think the Etape will ever be easy ! Thanks for watching
@brunoj6146Ай 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 😊
@CyclingInTheAlpsАй 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!
@markedington7171Ай 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!!
@CyclingInTheAlpsАй 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!
@GlennRacing1Ай 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.
@CyclingInTheAlpsАй 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.SuttonАй 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
@CyclingInTheAlpsАй 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
@gogs3764Ай 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)?
@CyclingInTheAlpsАй 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.
@CyclingInTheAlpsАй 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-u1bАй бұрын
What are the rumors about where the L'etape event will be held for 2025 ?
@CyclingInTheAlpsАй бұрын
@@JoeKrafka-u1b most consistent seems to be Albertville to La Plagne
@CyclingInTheAlps2 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 🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴
@dabikeguru2 ай бұрын
🔥🔥🔥
@CyclingInTheAlps2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@heyjude692 ай бұрын
Great to look back on this, nice drone shots too !
@CyclingInTheAlps2 ай бұрын
a long time ago!
@richardbrighton33813 ай бұрын
stunning scenery as always! Thanks for sharing 👍
@CyclingInTheAlps3 ай бұрын
Thanks Richard
@alexandreforeau22273 ай бұрын
Great Chanel Thanks a lot since Fr. Alex
@CyclingInTheAlps3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
@CyclingInTheAlps3 ай бұрын
🇨🇭Join me in Switzerland! Route inspiration from the Swiss Gravel Epic. Thanks for watching!
@cyclingchallenge3 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).
@CyclingInTheAlps3 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!
@dabikeguru3 ай бұрын
Nice one.Will try next ime
@CyclingInTheAlps3 ай бұрын
Sure 😊 its easy!
@heyjude693 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing Mike - be great to see it in the local area again
@matanhale3 ай бұрын
Interesting. I'm anticipating that the TdF might use the Samoens finish that was 'trialled' in the Dauphine this year too?
@CyclingInTheAlps3 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.
@CyclingInTheAlps3 ай бұрын
I recently chatted with a local who is >>>>>> 'in the know' >>>>>>>Thanks for watching. Drop any questions in the comments below.
@CyclingInTheAlps3 ай бұрын
The easiest way to create Strava reels. Drop any questions below. Thanks for watching. 🙂
@StoopidYuTube4 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!
@CyclingInTheAlps4 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.
@CyclingInTheAlps4 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
@anemlachhomebrewing36904 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.
@CyclingInTheAlps4 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.
@anemlachhomebrewing36904 ай бұрын
Awesome, thanks for the quick reply! Hard to find a RIM brake frameset these days so think I’ll grab one.
@CyclingInTheAlps4 ай бұрын
@@anemlachhomebrewing3690 are you in the UK? What size are you?
@anemlachhomebrewing36904 ай бұрын
@@CyclingInTheAlps I’m in Australia, ordered the 580 size last night 😃
@anemlachhomebrewing36903 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
@michielspanbroek15 ай бұрын
Super usefull… thanks a million. La marmotte here we come!
@CyclingInTheAlps5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Good luck
@mutterbury5 ай бұрын
You’re looking strong Mike, and that ride looks stunnin’ 😄
@CyclingInTheAlps5 ай бұрын
Thanks Matt - feeling more with it!
@geertnemegeer20216 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
@CyclingInTheAlps6 ай бұрын
Good luck and don’t go too fast up the Glandon !!
@geertnemegeer20216 ай бұрын
@@CyclingInTheAlps thanks
@jonnieh60596 ай бұрын
Superb video Mike, I can’t believe it’s been 10 years since we were there.
@CyclingInTheAlps6 ай бұрын
Thanks Jonnie - yes time flies doesn't it?!!
@mikebaker57786 ай бұрын
Fantastic ride, being close to nature, thats why we cycle :)
@CyclingInTheAlps6 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike - yes its good for the soul isn't it
@richardoakley5726 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 😢
@CyclingInTheAlps6 ай бұрын
Thanks Richard - yes its an epic climb! I can;t believe that was 10 years ago??
@CyclingInTheAlps6 ай бұрын
Stunning day on the Col du Petit St Bernard. Thanks for watching. Drop any questions below cheers Mike
@richardbrighton33816 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.......