Challenging Ride: Col de la Combe Blanche

A fun ride with one long climb.

Given Saturday’s forecast, we’ll get an early start and head out at 7:30, even though the shop doesn’t open until 9:00.

We haven’t picked a coffee-break spot yet, so please send me your addresses so I can choose a place that works for everyone.

The pace will be challenging. For a description of our club's ride levels, see here.

Please download the route to your cycling computer or phone. This helps you and the group.

Distance: 81.7km
Elevation gain: 1,398 m
Start time: 7:30
Pace: Challenging (~23 km/h min, no drop)
Coffee: Yes (bring €)
Estimated return to start: ~12:30
Route: Garmin, GPX File

RSVP to book your place; by doing so, you confirm agreement to our conditions of participation. And kindly cancel if you can't come to make room for others!

Bring snacks, water, extra layer, and a flat repair kit. See the equipment list here. Also make sure in advance that your bike is in good working order.

Finally, please provide a contact person and telephone number in case of emergency (e.g. on your phone's lock screen or a post-it on the back of it).

NOTE: For challenging rides you should be able to keep the average pace (~23 km/h minimum), have ridden before in a group, and be both comfortable and safe when group riding.

Thank Micheal K. for the trace.