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It's All About Alpie (55km)

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June 21st 2013
It was markedly cooler following yesterday's rain (yay!) and gloriously sunny this morning, providing excellent conditions for today's assault on Alpe d'Huez. The Alpe isn't the highest or toughest climb around, but it does have a well-earned cachet that puts it on every serious cyclist's to-do list. I last climbed Huez 15 years ago, and I was curious to see what difference the passage of time wou ... read more

Europe » France » Rhône-Alpes » Alpe d'Huez

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more