Mont Saleve can be seen from the road when driving between Morzine to Geneva. Keep an eye out for the cable car whisking sight-seers over the motorway up to a lift station on the precipice of 1,100 meters cliff. The views from the top of Mont Saleve are breath taking, with a sweeping panorama of…
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Do you ever feel like you could have pushed yourself that little bit further? Maybe it’s time to take a look at what you do off the bike that can affect your cycling fitness… We often use our ‘sport’ or ‘hobby’ as a way to keep us fit, which is brilliant and can provide the…
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The Plateau de Valensole is a long yet mellow climb as part of the Mont Ventoux to Antibes tour. With an average grade of 1.5% and an elevation of 503 metres this Category 3 climb affords you the time to take in the beautiful scenery as you ride on through. The plateau itself is…
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Gorges du Verdon is the deepest gorge in France and certainly one of the most beautiful in the world. This spectacular chasm really is a natural wonder, with its stunning turquoise green water, nature, wildlife and depth of up to 700 metres it draws visitors from all over to marvel at its wonder. This category…
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We’ve covered keeping warm and staying fuelled up in part one of our ‘Cycling in the winter’ blog, but winter brings further considerations for your bike itself. It’s worth taking some extra time keeping things in top condition or swapping things out for the change in conditions a wet and cold winter can bring. Bike…
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If you love cycling it’s likely you will be disappointed when winter arrives as it could mean less time on 2 wheels. It really doesn’t need to be the case and we have put together some helpful points to keep you cycling whatever the time of year or weather. The main point to remember is…
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Have you been feeling the January blues? If so, fear not you have the chance to win some goodies for you and a friend to brush off the cobwebs and get you motivated to get out on the bike! We have a Velovation branded jersey up for grabs for you and 2 Tailwind taster packs including…
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Mont Ventoux, the Beast of Provence… stretches 22.2 memorable kilometers. Notably one of the toughest climbs in Europe, Mont Ventoux stands at 1912m above sea level meaning you will gain 1578m in elevation from the start of the climb to the summit. This Category HC climb gives you an average climb of 7.1% and…
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Are you looking for the perfect gift for the road cyclist in your life then look no further! We have put together our ultimate wish list for Father Christmas with prices ranging from just £7.99 to £1,599! The question is… have you been good enough this year?? Tacx Neo Smart Trainer – More engaging than…
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The Col de L’Iseran is a 46.6km long climb from Bourg St Maurice and is the highest paved pass in the alps. This ride offers views of the Glacier du Pissaillas and follows the Isere river most of the way. Passing through the popular ski resorts of Sainte Foy, La Thuille and Val d’isere the climb is…
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