Le Tour de France & Riding in the Alps

  • July 26, 2011

We’ve had an amazing first week in France. The weather has been a little too rainy at times but that hasn’t slowed us down. The highlights so far have been our Col du Menee and Col du Roullette ride (85 miles with two big mountain climbs) and watching stage 19 on Alpe d’Huez and Stage 20 in Vizille.

Cadel Evans and the Shleck brothers riding past The Cycling House crew flying the Montana flag. Photo by Brendan Halpin

The Tour de France is an absolutely spectacular event to see in person.  Alpe d’Huez was the biggest party we’ve ever been to.

 

Our spot on Alp d'Huez was just past the Dutch corner. Huge party!

 

Brendan and the front group starting their way up the Col du Rousett. Checkout the Lavender!

 

Ty driving support and doubling as the days photographer.

 

We were all smiles at this cool little "hike-in only" restaurant just a few minutes from The Cycling House.

 

This poppy field is just down the road from The Cycling House France.

More photos and news coming soon. We are off to ride the Col du Galibier!

Cheers from The Cycling House Crew.

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