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Mindfulness as a Cyclist
We invite you to reflect and give thanks for everything you have and to discover small but gigantic moments that provide enormous satisfaction.
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"My test results are positive...."
Uri Martins
Jan / 7 / 2021
This last year, we have all been living at some level of COVID alert. After the news in China and then the spread to Italy, we were all washing hands, wearing masks, elbow bumping, trying to keep our distance from each other and working from home. Everything eased up during summer and then the cold weather arrived and with it, our second wave. And I was careful. I followed the protocols, the rules, but this time I got infected.
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Why is Patagonia so fantastic that you can't miss it?
Interview
Joel Cuenya
Mar / 6 / 2020
Our Chief Driver and great Trip Leader Joel Cuenya tells us about his Argentina, his homeland and some important and interesting facts that you will want to know about Bariloche, Argentina and Patagonia!
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The Elephant in the Room
Feb / 28 / 2020
Covid-19 virus... So, do we ignore the elephant and pretend it is not there and hope it goes away? Or do we address the issue of the elephant in the room to work out how to deal with it?
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Covid-19 virus... So, do we ignore the elephant and pretend it is not there and hope it goes away? Or do we address the issue of the elephant in the room to work out how to deal with it?
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I conquered the mythic climb & joined the Mont Ventoux Club
Drastically the environment changed from limestone and pine smelling forests to sharp limestone rocky slopes, small juniper shrubs …and goats meandering across the road with shepherds scrambling the white rocky terrain not far behind.
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Valentine’s Day and cycling: a match made in heaven!
Yvette Yeates
Feb / 14 / 2020
I was looking for inspiration and Google was not helping…then I thought…who do I know that loves bikes and met their life partner through biking? Well knock me down with a sledgehammer! It took about 15 minutes but then I remembered - I met my husband in a bike shop in Sydney...
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Italy, passion, tradition and history ... all in one place. The Giro, the most spectacular race of all.
Uri Martins
Feb / 8 / 2020
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Why Mexico needs to be on your bucket list?
Uri Martins
Jan / 10 / 2020
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Switzerland is a real cycling paradise...
Uri Martins
Jan / 16 / 2020
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I discovered Mallorca while racing, now I love riding and sharing it with friends...
Uri Martins
Dec / 8 / 2019
After retiring as a professional cyclist and I joined Grand Tours Project, and yet another part of my dream has come true - to develop a training camp or a tour of this magical island, where you can live your passion and share it with friends...
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After retiring as a professional cyclist and I joined Grand Tours Project, and yet another part of my dream has come true - to develop a training camp or a tour of this magical island, where you can live your passion and share it with friends...
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All I want for Christmas...
Yvette Yeates
Dec / 19 / 2019
The GTP elves have been busy researching and designing tours for 2020. But that doesn't stop us from having fun choosing the top 10 cyclist presents for Christmas! Here we go:
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COMBINING BLOCKCHAIN AND BIKE CHAIN TECHNOLOGY
Jacqui Coward
Nov / 21 / 2019
Ok, so we’ve all heard of blockchain, unless you’ve been living under a particularly heavy and sound absorbing block for the last 5 years...
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New bike day?
Oct / 12 / 2019
Here is your opportunity to reserve and take home a beautiful ex-rental Bianchi Infinito CV disk with Ultegra di2 with minimal kilometres, well maintained by professional mechanics during and after each tour, for only a fraction of the price of a new model.
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Here is your opportunity to reserve and take home a beautiful ex-rental Bianchi Infinito CV disk with Ultegra di2 with minimal kilometres, well maintained by professional mechanics during and after each tour, for only a fraction of the price of a new model.
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Primož Roglič, Team Jumbo-Visma and Bianchi
Sep / 29 / 2019
If you were Dutch, Slovenian or a cycling aficionado, Primož Roglič of Team Jumbo-Visma was always on the world cycle racing radar...
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Fuelling a Multi-stage Event
Story by OTE Sports
May / 15 / 2019
From Riding Every Km of a Grand Tour to competing in a Granfondo or enjoying one of our explorer tours, stage rides are more popular than ever, with many professional and amateur athletes keen to test themselves over multiple days. That's why we have partnered with OTE Sports.
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Everything you need to know about the Giro d'Italia
Sarah Maclachlan
Apr / 28 / 2019
With the 2019 edition, less than 2 weeks away here is everything you need to know about the race...
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With the 2019 edition, less than 2 weeks away here is everything you need to know about the race...
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5 reasons why you need to ride the Giro Rosa
Mar / 22 / 2019
From quiet roads and epic climbs, to beautiful hotels and delicious food... there's 100's of reasons why you should ride the Giro Rosa. Read our top 5!
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20 lire and a salami sandwich! The start of a champion
Andrew Bannister
Feb / 1 / 2019
Born on the 15 September 1919, some say it was a natural talent that drew Coppi to cycling, whilst some say he had grit; the single minded focus, will and determination to work hard at his dream and become a champion against all odds.
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Epic Climbs ... your 2019 Bucket List
Grand Tours Project
Jan / 25 / 2019
With the summer just around the corner, it's time to get training. Grand Tours Project has officially set your 2019 Challenge. How many you can tick off our bucket list? Bonne chance!
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With the summer just around the corner, it's time to get training. Grand Tours Project has officially set your 2019 Challenge. How many you can tick off our bucket list? Bonne chance!
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A ride to remember
Uri Martins
Jan / 11 / 2019
If I were asked what ride of 2018 was my favorite, I would pause and reflect ... In 2018, I had the great opportunity to return to cycling through Grand Tours Project. Of all those adventures, one in particular comes to mind: our ride with Primož Roglič, based from Park Gstaad Hotel.
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How riding to Everest helped me discover a new cycling nirvana
Story by Shannon Bufton
Photos: Tim Bardsley-Smith & CyclingTips
Feb / 18 / 2018
Riding above 5,000m in Tibet does not just elevate your body, but also your mind
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Riding every kilometre of La Vuelta
Sylvain Lapierre
Dec / 21 / 2018
What is it like to ride every kilometre of La Vuelta ... all 21 stages, just a few hours ahead of the pros? Sylvain, a guest of ours from Canada, took on this challenge in 2018, and succeeded in his quest. Read his great story about his ride through beautiful Spain.
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What is it like to ride every kilometre of La Vuelta ... all 21 stages, just a few hours ahead of the pros? Sylvain, a guest of ours from Canada, took on this challenge in 2018, and succeeded in his quest. Read his great story about his ride through beautiful Spain.
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L'Eroica ... is NOT Italian for Erotica!
Yvette Yeates
Dec / 14 / 2018
"A couple of years ago. I was looking for a short riding holiday to escape my kids, husband, the laundry, the cooking and all the other commitments that make me a responsible adult. A friend mentioned L’Eroica. Yes, like every other English speaker I was mildly shocked that a bike ride would be called Erotica..."
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Private and tailor-made tours
Grand Tours Project
Nov / 25 / 2018
We are experts in designing the best routes, organising all logistics, selecting beautiful hotels and delicious restaurants, and developing activities for the non-riders in your group.
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"Why I love cycling in Norway, above the Arctic Circle"
Sarah Maclachlan
Nov / 30 / 2018
The roads wind their way around peaceful fjords, past the most breathtaking mountain peaks you’re ever likely to see, and along dramatic coastlines.
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The roads wind their way around peaceful fjords, past the most breathtaking mountain peaks you’re ever likely to see, and along dramatic coastlines.
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Ever wondered what it's like to ride a grand tour?
John MacLeary, The Telegraph
Oct / 26 / 2018
"Being overtaken by a motorised shed was a particular low point in my non-existent cycling career"
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"You're doing the Maratona ... AGAIN?!"
Yvette Yeates
Oct / 7 / 2018
Read why Yvette keeps coming back to the Maratona dles Dolomites
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Beardy McBeard and his Caravan - La Vuelta Stage 9
Beardy McBeard
Sep / 4 / 2018
Read Beardy's daily diary and see his awesome photos... from stage 9 of La Vuelta
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Read Beardy's daily diary and see his awesome photos... from stage 9 of La Vuelta
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Beardy McBeard and his Caravan - La Vuelta Stage 8
Beardy McBeard
Sep / 4 / 2018
Read Beardy's daily diary and see his awesome photos... from stage 8 of La Vuelta
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Beardy McBeard and his Caravan - La Vuelta Stage 7
Beardy McBeard
Sep / 4 / 2018
Read Beardy's daily diary and see his awesome photos... from stage 7 of La Vuelta
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Beardy McBeard and his Caravan - La Vuelta Stage 6
Beardy McBeard
Sep / 4 / 2018
Read Beardy's daily diary and see his awesome photos... from stage 6 of La Vuelta
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Read Beardy's daily diary and see his awesome photos... from stage 6 of La Vuelta
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Beardy McBeard and his Caravan - La Vuelta Stage 5
Beardy McBeard
Aug / 30 / 2018
Read Beardy's daily diary and see his awesome photos... from stage 5 of La Vuelta
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Beardy McBeard and his Caravan - La Vuelta Stage 4
Beardy McBeard
Aug / 29 / 2018
Read Beardy's daily diary and see his awesome photos... from stage 4 of La Vuelta
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Beardy McBeard and his Caravan - La Vuelta Stage 3
Beardy McBeard
Aug / 29 / 2018
Read Beardy's daily diary and see his awesome photos... from stage 3 of La Vuelta
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Read Beardy's daily diary and see his awesome photos... from stage 3 of La Vuelta
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Beardy McBeard and his Caravan - La Vuelta Stage 2
Beardy McBeard
Aug / 27 / 2018
Read Beardy's daily diary and see his awesome photos ... from Stage 2 of La Vuelta
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Beardy McBeard and his Caravan - La Vuelta Stage 1
Beardy McBeard
Aug / 26 / 2018
Beardy McBeard's Caravan is now live ... read his story form Stage 1 of La Vualta a España
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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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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
Grand Tours Project
Jan / 13 / 2018
Off the beaten path
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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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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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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
Grand Tours Project
Nov / 17 / 2017
A new sportive will take place in Switzerland on August 11, 2018: le Tour des Stations
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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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Riding Every Kilometre: stage 16 of the 2017 Giro d'Italia
Grand Tours Project
Nov / 10 / 2017
We rode the hardest stage of modern Giro history just before the pros.
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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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Keith Tuffley shares how and why he founded Grand Tours Project
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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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The Col du Sanetsch: the most beautiful cycling climb you’ve never heard of
Grand Tours Project
Aug / 19 / 2017
The Col Collective climbs our favorite pass in the world
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Training for nothing in Sardinia
Grand Tours Project
Feb / 8 / 2017
Discover Sardinia, an underrated cycling paradise
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Discover Sardinia, an underrated cycling paradise
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The Col Collective visits Switzerland
Grand Tours Project
Dec / 25 / 2016
Some great videos featuring our favorite passes coming up in 2017
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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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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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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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Finding time
Grand Tours Project
Sep / 28 / 2016
Finding time to live meaningful moments in our crazy busy world
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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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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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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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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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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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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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