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Climbing Mont Ventoux: The Sault Ascent

Ascending Mont Ventoux via Sault is considered the "easiest" of the three routes to the summit - the other 2 routes are via Bédoin or Malaucène. This route is 26 km in length with an average gradient of 4.6%. The route is also the most picturesque starting in the pretty town of Sault and rising [...]

By | November 12th, 2016|Cycling tips, Hill climbs, Inspiration|0 Comments

Cycling at the Gateway to the Cirque de Moureze

On the road to Haut Languedoc, the Cirque de Moureze offers an unusual natural environment. The Cirque de Moureze is one of the oldest “Grand Sites” of France. The  limestone rock has been carved and sculpted by erosion creating unusual rock formations resembling a martian landscape - a unique cycling experience. Unfortunately, no mountain goats [...]

By | August 8th, 2016|Hill climbs, Languedoc region, Videos|0 Comments

Mont Ventoux – the GIANT of Provence

Mont Ventoux is open again for the year. Check out this video of the impressive ascent filmed last autumn. The ascent of Mont Ventoux is not for the faint of heart. This bald mountain is named after the wind for a good reason. But the views from the top make it all worth while as [...]

By | April 10th, 2016|Hill climbs, Videos|0 Comments

How to train for hill climbs

Whatever your cycling goals, you can improve your climbing ability by both improving your technique and focusing your training. Start training with shorter climbs. Hill repeats Find a hill that isn't excessively steep. An ideal hill is one that can be split into three distinct phases. It should start reasonably steep (~ 8-10%) flatten slightly [...]

By | March 16th, 2015|Cycling tips, Hill climbs|0 Comments