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How riding to Everest helped me discover a new cycling nirvana
Riding above 5,000m in Tibet does not just elevate your body, but also your mind
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Why you should ride with Emily Collins in Girona
Sarah Maclachlan
Feb / 9 / 2018
I took the opportunity to sit down with Emily and find out more about her; from the starting point of her career to her most memorable professional career moments and find out what she loves about Girona.
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The steep hills and passionate fans of La Vuelta
Keith Tuffley
Feb / 3 / 2018
In 2013 Keith cycled every kilometre of La Vuelta, just hours ahead of the pros. Here's his story about the infamous steep hills and passionate fans of this incredible race.
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Switzerland's hidden gems
Story by Alain Rumpf
Photos: Alain Rumpf
Jan / 13 / 2018
Off the beaten paths with Luca and Alain
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Off the beaten paths with Luca and Alain
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Le Tour des Alpes Vaudoises : The Col Collective visits our home in the Swiss Alps
Grand Tours Project
Dec / 22 / 2017
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Buy experiences, not things
Keith Tuffley
Dec / 12 / 2017
Most of us love to ride in beautiful destinations in spring and summer. Places like Sicily, Provence and Tuscany, where the 25°C conditions and glowing sun keep us warm and comfortable. But what’s it like to cycle when it’s -30°C? Or even worse, when the 50 km/h wind creates a wind-chill factor of -52°C?
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Giro d’Italia 2018 - Amore Infinito ... a Race Made in Heaven
Keith Tuffley - Founder, Grand Tours Project
Dec / 1 / 2017
From Jerusalem to Rome, Mt Etna to Zoncolan, Froome to Dumoulin ... here is Keith's Top 3 List for the Giro d'Italia 101st edition. What's yours?
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From Jerusalem to Rome, Mt Etna to Zoncolan, Froome to Dumoulin ... here is Keith's Top 3 List for the Giro d'Italia 101st edition. What's yours?
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Piemonte and Liguria: the best of Italian cycling
Story by Luca Gadotti
Nov / 18 / 2017
Luca shares his love for riding and enjoying life in his home region
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Le Tour des Stations: the new Swiss granfondo
Story by Alain Rumpf
Photos: Lillie and Alain Rumpf
Nov / 17 / 2017
A new sportive will take place in Switzerland on August 11, 2018: le Tour des Stations
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Ride Every Kilometre
Story by Keith Tuffley
Nov / 12 / 2017
Imagine the following ... it's 6am, you get on your bike at (or before) sunrise and ride to the race start with your cycling friends.
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Imagine the following ... it's 6am, you get on your bike at (or before) sunrise and ride to the race start with your cycling friends.
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Riding Every Kilometre: stage 16 of the 2017 Giro d'Italia
Story by Alain Rumpf
Nov / 10 / 2017
We rode the hardest stage of modern Giro history just before the pros. Alain tells the story
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Why ride?
Story by Rob Arnold, RIDE Cycling Review
Oct / 19 / 2017
Keith Tuffley shares how and why he founded Grand Tours Project
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The Col du Sanetsch: the most beautiful cycling climb you’ve never heard of
Alain Rumpf
Aug / 19 / 2017
The Col Collective climbs our favorite pass in the world
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The Col Collective climbs our favorite pass in the world
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Training for nothing in Sardinia
Story by Alain Rumpf
Photos: Graham Longford, Alain Rumpf
Feb / 8 / 2017
Discover Sardinia, an underrated cycling paradise
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The Col Collective visits Switzerland
Alain Rumpf
Dec / 25 / 2016
Some great videos featuring our favorite passes coming up in 2017
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Ride & Watch the pros: the best of cycling in Switzerland
Story by Richard Haynes
Photos: Richard Haynes, Grand Tours Project
Dec / 29 / 2016
Richard shares his Western Switzerland & Le Tour de France experience
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Richard shares his Western Switzerland & Le Tour de France experience
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A Sardinian Getaway
Story by David Bavin
Photos: Graham Longford, Alain Rumpf
Nov / 5 / 2016
Exploring a lesser known cycling paradise
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I Loved every minute of the Maratona dles Dolomites
Story by Kath Lyon
Oct / 19 / 2016
"Do you really think I can make it?"
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Help us create an iconic cycling route in Switzerland
Story by Alain Rumpf
Oct / 18 / 2016
Fill in the questionnaire created by Switzerland Tourism
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Fill in the questionnaire created by Switzerland Tourism
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Finding time
Story by Alain Rumpf
Sep / 28 / 2016
Finding time to live meaningful moments in our crazy busy world
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Another day in Swiss cycling paradise
Story by Alain Rumpf
Sep / 21 / 2016
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Little red riding hood and the tale of the woodland wine cooler
Story by Beth Bryn Hodge
Jun / 30 / 2016
Alpine adventures
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Alpine adventures
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My #giroproject
Story by Beth Bryn Hodge
Jun / 3 / 2016
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Watch Le Tour in Switzerland from your bike
The Tour de France is visiting Switzerland! Take a break to watch the race and discover our local roads on your bike.
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Deep breaths
Story by Beth Bryn Hodge
May / 11 / 2016
Embracing the Alpine lifestyle on two wheels
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Embracing the Alpine lifestyle on two wheels
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A day at the Tour de Romandie
Story by Alain Rumpf
May / 4 / 2016
A fantastic day riding on our favorite local roads and watching the WorldTour stars
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What is your Grand Tours Project?
Story by Keith Tuffley
Apr / 8 / 2016
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ALPSinsight: sharing our passion for the Alps
Story by Alain Rumpf
Photos: PatitucciPhoto
Mar / 23 / 2016
ALPSinsight is where we share our passion for playing hard in the Alps, the region we love. With words and - beautiful - images.
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ALPSinsight is where we share our passion for playing hard in the Alps, the region we love. With words and - beautiful - images.
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Experience the 2018 Giro d'Italia from your saddle
Ride, watch, and relax: join us for the trip of a lifetime on the self-proclaimed "toughest race in the world's most beautiful country"
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Why I love the Dolomites
Story by Alain Rumpf
Oct / 27 / 2015
If you want to have a special experience, go to the Dolomites and have a go at the Maratona.
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The best cycling climbs in Switzerland
Story by Alain Rumpf
Nov / 11 / 2015
Where to ride in Switzerland, the best kept secret of Alpine cycling
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Where to ride in Switzerland, the best kept secret of Alpine cycling