this makes climbing easy – 4 days between fun bikes & French alps

I joined Alt d’Huez, a 4-day alt cycling event, organised by@LaChouetteParisBikeShop . In this video, I’m taking you along for the whole ride. From my preparations, the travel, to the serene climbs and thrilling descents.

Expect some humbling alpine beauty, mindful reflections, lovely people and of course amazing bikes. The Tour de France was taking place at the same time, so we got to experience the classic 21 hairpins stage from as close as one can get.

Thank you to everyone I met at the event, and of course massive thanks to La Chouette for making it all possible. Truly the most incredible riding I’ve ever done.

Stoked to be able to look back on this, hope you enjoy it too!

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro
00:30 – Preparations
01:25 – Train travels
04:45 – First short sweet ride to camp
06:10 – Campsite Arrival
06:45 – Thursday – Exploring the Area
09:15 – Thursday – La Berarde
16:15 – Thursday – Evening at the Campsite
16:55 – Friday – Morning Rollout
17:37 – Friday – Col de Sarenne
20:45 – Friday – Descending Alpe d’Huez during Tour de France
25:06 – Saturday – Gravel path to Villard Notre Dame
26:25 – Saturday – Villard Notre Dame
30:26 – Saturday – Evening at the Campsite
31:22 – Sunday – Climbing Alpe d’Huez
33:25 – Sunday – Rune Knightwood – Crust Bombora Bike swap
34:45 – Sunday – Gravel Descent
36:26 – Thank you!