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The Col Collective: Albulapass (Tiefencastel)
I’m stuck in the house with heaps of snow covering the roadside, good thing Col Collective is here to transport us to Switzerland where Mike Cotty takes us on a stunning ride up the Albulapass. We’ve had the pleasure of visiting Switzerland a few times now and the Swiss Alps are certainly a must for…
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The Col Collective – Luz Ardiden
I can hear Paul Sherwen’s voice uttering “Luz Ardiden” during coverage of past tours because that’s where I first learned of this special place. Amazing road. Climbing up to 1,715 metres at an average gradient just shy of 8% Luz Ardiden has been the scene of much drama over the years as the pros battle…
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Surviving Winter with Col Collective
Something a little different from Col Collective today. Mike Cotty walks us through his winter riding kit in detail to share his insights into riding safely and keeping warm during cold weather riding. In this episode of Behind the Ride I thought I’d take a look at some of the ways I “try” to survive…
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Paris-Nice Announces 2019 Route, with Exciting New Climb
The route of the 2019 Paris-Nice race was unveiled today and the race taking place the 10th through 17th of March is less than 60 days away. The race has been a thriller the last few years, so what’s coming for 2019? Paris-Nice will make its usual southeasterly trek beginning in Saint-Germain En Laye and…
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The Col Collective: Col de Turini
Mike Cotty takes us to the Maritime Alps to tackle the Col de Turini in the latest Col Collective. Rising 1,607 metres above the Mediterranean, the Col de Turini may not be the highest pass in the Alpes-Maritimes but at 24.3 kilometres in length, starting from Sospel, it’s a climb that definitely needs to be…
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Col Collective Rides the “Giants of Switzerland” – Furka, Nufenen & St Gotthard
These Col Collective videos just keep getting better and better. The incredible visuals are great inspiration to get out and ride. When the summer season lasts only three months (if you’re lucky) then you know you’re in an extreme place. Shrouded in mist and snow drifts for much of the year the Swiss Alps are…
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Col Collective climbs TDF stage 11’s Col du Pré
Stage 11 of the 2018 Tour de France is a short day at only 108 KM but as riders travel from Albertville to La Rosière they will be doing a lot of climbing. The second to last climb for the day will be the Cormet de Roselend, a spectacular climb that’s been home to a…
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Col Collective Previews Short and Steep TDF Stage 17 to Portet
If I had to choose only one stage to watch next year in the 2018 Tour de France it would be stage 17. The stage covers only 65 kilometers but has over 3,000 meters of climbing. Not only will the stage offer up stunningly beautiful scenery, but the short stage and summit finish at 2,215m…
