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Forum: Hosted Travelogs and Stories from the Road
06-09-08, 04:14 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 18,430
Posted By marmotte

If you're interested in Western Alpine roads...

If you're interested in Western Alpine roads (Grandes Alpes), here's mine (http://freenet-homepage.de/westalpen/index.html)
marmotte
Forum: Touring
05-21-08, 04:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 986
Posted By marmotte

Izoard / Western Alps: ...

Izoard / Western Alps:

http://freenet-homepage.de/westalpen/2006_0051.jpg

(it's from my homepage (http://freenet-homepage.de/westalpen/index.html))

marmotte
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
03-18-08, 05:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 877
Posted By marmotte

L'Alpe d'Huez is much too crowded and in my...

L'Alpe d'Huez is much too crowded and in my opinion a little bit freaky (have you seen these guys in TV?). I will prefer the climb up to Croix de Fer (and stay in St Jean for a couple of days), so I...
Forum: Europe
02-28-08, 01:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 904
Posted By marmotte

I'd avoid the crowded coast area. There are many...

I'd avoid the crowded coast area. There are many small and beautiful (mountain-)roads north of Nice direction Tende, or, if you're a climbing freak go to Col de la Bonette / Restefond (highest Alpine...
Forum: Touring
12-20-07, 01:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,036
Posted By marmotte

maybe this site concernig your touring route...

maybe this site concernig your touring route (http://freenet-homepage.de/spanienradtour/) might be helpful.
marmotte
Forum: Touring
11-23-07, 03:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 793
Posted By marmotte

I did all of these tours ( and some more). If you...

I did all of these tours ( and some more). If you don't like too much climbing Provence, Loire, Burgundy is better for you. If you like to climb: Corsica is one of the best cycling places I've ever...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-07, 04:04 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,883
Posted By marmotte

Hey DG, please help me: I can't understand this...

Hey DG, please help me:
I can't understand this term. Does it mean: "maybe something has changed meanwhile"
or does it mean: "it's all coming again and again"
or what?

Please help me to learn...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-07, 12:11 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,883
Posted By marmotte

As I posted before (posting No 10) : DG's...

As I posted before (posting No 10) : DG's question, some time ago (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=162976&highlight=rain+long)
Forum: Touring
05-18-07, 12:43 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,098
Posted By marmotte

Hi,wiles9, I road several parts of your tour. ...

Hi,wiles9,
I road several parts of your tour.
About Bordeaux heading north: I would prefer the small Medoc roads west of Gironde river, Carcans --> Le-Verdon-sur-mer for example.
This is the best...
Forum: Touring
05-02-07, 04:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,108
Posted By marmotte

For Neckar bike trail click here...

For Neckar bike trail click here (http://www.fahrrad-tour.de/Neckar/neckar4.htm) and follow the links to the villages and sites for pics. With the mountains on both sides of the Neckar it's my...
Forum: Touring
05-02-07, 12:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,108
Posted By marmotte

If it's only for the night, noone will prevent...

If it's only for the night, noone will prevent you from stealth camping. Ask farmers for a place, maybe a shower possibility. (You also can have showers where soccer places are).
Freiburg is a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-10-07, 04:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 345
Posted By marmotte

2007 false start

What a mess, this is a complete 2007 false start:
This is a fissure in my right inner meniscus. I was doing NOTHING and suddenly I felt a sharp pain and I could not walk anymore...
My doctor says,...
Forum: Touring
12-29-06, 05:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,180
Posted By marmotte

You need to climb some passes, that's for sure....

You need to climb some passes, that's for sure. Best way is Petit St Bernard, that's right. But you have to ride Aravis and Saisies to get to there. If you don't like climbing you can avoid them, but...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-28-06, 05:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 636
Posted By marmotte

I saw some lost Norwegians there, some time ago....

I saw some lost Norwegians there, some time ago. But they were lost in a wine cask. Don't be afraid, everybody will help you out. Unfortunately I can't stay there with all the other supporters, I'll...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-27-06, 07:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,201
Posted By marmotte

@ BluesDawq: yyyesss marmotte

@ BluesDawq: yyyesss
marmotte
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-27-06, 05:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 636
Posted By marmotte

No, Velteper, there aren't. I don't know, if...

No, Velteper, there aren't.
I don't know, if you are there with bicycles or not. It's easyer to come to the finest places by bicycle (imagine the road is crowded, the police will close it the day...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-27-06, 05:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 636
Posted By marmotte

Hi Velteper, part 2: Between Col des...

Hi Velteper,
part 2:

Between Col des Saisies and Beaufort there is the little village of Hauteluce. It's a very nice place, we had a great time there, the hotel was great with great dinner:

La...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-27-06, 04:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 636
Posted By marmotte

Hi Velteper, first read my homepage...

Hi Velteper,
first read my homepage (http://freenet-homepage.de/westalpen/) (english version). Go to 'Region Mont Blanc' (the second one) and 'Region Briancon' (the one below).
There is no...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-27-06, 04:34 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,201
Posted By marmotte

You allways remember the good things in life. I...

You allways remember the good things in life. I remember the Student protests in the 60's, for me the first time something happened (and I was a young boy who wanted everything to be changed), but I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-24-06, 10:54 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,314
Posted By marmotte

...and you're lucky to live in an area, where...

...and you're lucky to live in an area, where it's always warm enough for riding.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-24-06, 06:10 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,314
Posted By marmotte

I made my goal this year. WE made our goal which...

I made my goal this year. WE made our goal which was to ride the Alps to the Mediterranean and further to Corse and Sardegne.

@Digital Gee: I remember your first post here, I think one and a half...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-23-06, 12:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 508
Posted By marmotte

This would be - I think - Valloire. It's a little...

This would be - I think - Valloire. It's a little village between Télégraphe and Galibier with many activities in summer and winter. Google for Valloire and you will find a hotel list and more. There...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-23-06, 07:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 508
Posted By marmotte

Thank you all for your reply. Maybe we'll meet...

Thank you all for your reply. Maybe we'll meet each other there one time (ok, after retirement, jppe). I think I will add an accomodation link with some special tips. For example there is a hotel...
Forum: Touring
12-22-06, 06:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 349
Posted By marmotte

Passes of the Western Alps

If you're interested in the passes of the Western Alps, i.e. Route des Grandes Alps including TdF passes and some Swiss and Italian passes, you might find some information in my new homepage...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-22-06, 05:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 508
Posted By marmotte

back again with new homepage

I might say, I'm back again to the forum, but actually I never was away from it. In fact I read 50 plus, TDF and travelling forum almost every day, but it was a 'passive participation' only.
In the...
Forum: Touring
12-08-06, 06:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 25,464
Posted By marmotte

donki, this is like in the UK: westwind zone...

donki,
this is like in the UK: westwind zone from Island to Malta all over Europa. But - since you're from UK - I think you are used to some hard windy weather. A little european breath will not...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-08-06, 05:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,134
Posted By marmotte

Hi rharrison, are you really fixed upon Alpe...

Hi rharrison,
are you really fixed upon Alpe d'Huez and Mont Ventoux? I Think, the most interesting, fascinating and deciding stage will be that of Iseran, Télégraphe and Galibier in ONE day. Take...
Forum: Introductions
12-04-06, 01:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 441
Posted By marmotte

Hi HeidelbergBarbi! Maybe we'll see each other...

Hi HeidelbergBarbi!
Maybe we'll see each other passing by on a Heidelberg or Kraichgau road (which is my favorite training place, I live 15 km south of HD).
I will check your 50+ postings, you can...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-26-06, 03:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 657
Posted By marmotte

Stage 9 on July 17th: the big one! After Col...

Stage 9 on July 17th: the big one! After Col d'Iseran and a long passage to Col du Télégraphe there will be the climb to Col du Galibier starting in Valloire. The summit of Galibier is not too far...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-02-06, 02:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,223
Posted By marmotte

Yeah! Especially along the southern...

Yeah!
Especially along the southern french-italian border (colle di Agnello for example) they allow you to come as near as 3 meters before they hurry into their holes with a shrill whistle. If...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-14-06, 05:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,223
Posted By marmotte

... and (lesson 2): try to say FUTUROSCOPE (stage...

... and (lesson 2): try to say FUTUROSCOPE (stage of the TdF some years ago)
marmotte
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-14-06, 04:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,223
Posted By marmotte

Sorry, but that's not it. First: The L in...

Sorry, but that's not it.
First: The L in L'alpe is an artikle, it is like THE in THE DIFFICULT ONE
Second: alpe is the french word for mountain meadow (where they have their cattle in summer). So...
Forum: Touring
05-13-06, 01:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,191
Posted By marmotte

During our cycling holidays in Corsica we had a...

During our cycling holidays in Corsica we had a rest in a little harbour café in Propriano. There was another tourist group from southern Germany, one of them was smoking, but he couldn't find an...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-25-06, 02:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 723
Posted By marmotte

And what would you do if he would give...

And what would you do if he would give additionally:

3) a flat (and you forgot your repair set)
4) a gang of bulls standing crosswise on the road who look like they don't love cyclists
5) a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-06, 11:38 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,176
Posted By marmotte

Best wishes, good luck and a lot of fun for all...

Best wishes, good luck and a lot of fun for all these miles, Will
marmotte
Forum: Touring
04-19-06, 12:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 667
Posted By marmotte

You're right. ...

You're right.

http://forum.tour-magazin.de/attachment.php?attachmentid=22635

This is Colle di Agnello (Col Agnel on the french side)
Forum: Touring
04-12-06, 11:59 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 5,432
Posted By marmotte

Have a nice time, Crankypants. I have to wait 5...

Have a nice time, Crankypants. I have to wait 5 more weeks for Corsica and 4 more months for the Alps...
marmotte
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-06, 05:42 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 927
Posted By marmotte

You may not believe, the hardest part is the tiny...

You may not believe, the hardest part is the tiny little colline after 60 km of stage 3 (comeing down from col d'Iseran). You're right, the middle of stage 8 is high-speedy (you mean stages 7 and 8,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-08-06, 10:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 927
Posted By marmotte

It will be 9 days from Geneva to Savona (Savona,...

It will be 9 days from Geneva to Savona (Savona, because we take a ferry to Corsica there)

If you're interested: I attach a *.jpeg file where the profiles of the stages are listed. As you can see...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-06-06, 11:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 927
Posted By marmotte

Here's my goal: click...

Here's my goal:

click (http://www.routedesgrandesalpes.com/pages/home/index.php)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-06-06, 12:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 497
Posted By marmotte

Inundation, part 2: My wife told me, what...

Inundation, part 2:

My wife told me, what happened: they came with a machine that gave a giant pressure (15 times of a racing bike pressure) into the discharge pipe and after a long time of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-05-06, 08:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 497
Posted By marmotte

domestic inundation killed my easter shape

last autumn we decided to recondition our bath and toilet rooms ... and 5 weeks ago a troop of plumbers took our house in possession, just in time for me to start my spring training after the works...
Forum: Touring
03-31-06, 12:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 667
Posted By marmotte

There are the north-south-roads like the Grand St...

There are the north-south-roads like the Grand St Bernard which connects the swiss / french Rhone valley with the italian Aosta valley. These roads are crowded and only the cols are smaller and...
Forum: Touring
03-30-06, 06:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 667
Posted By marmotte

Depends on what you prefer... Pyrenean roads...

Depends on what you prefer...
Pyrenean roads are steeper and smaller, temperature is often over 35 degree C in summer, sometimes there are difficulties like "where can I get my next water ration?",...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-24-06, 06:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 763
Posted By marmotte

Don't apologize, jcm... Sometimes the...

Don't apologize, jcm...

Sometimes the language thing is quite funny:
when I was young (some years ago now :p ) I had a french girlfriend during summer hollidays. She couldn't speak german or...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-24-06, 01:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 763
Posted By marmotte

If you (all) answer my posts in german I'll try...

If you (all) answer my posts in german I'll try harder and more often to answer your posts (including a web search and sometimes funny google translation concerning all of your slang items)
marmotte
Forum: Touring
03-22-06, 01:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 526
Posted By marmotte

Italy is NOT flat, as you assumed (with the...

Italy is NOT flat, as you assumed (with the exception of the Po plain in the North). But if you want to ride from Milano (Po plain) to Genova (Mediterrenean coast) for example, you have to cross the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-17-06, 08:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 669
Posted By marmotte

I often sing while riding (in my mind, I need air...

I often sing while riding (in my mind, I need air for breathing :p ). Sometimes I start in the morning with a certain song and finish in the evening (after a long ride), still with the same song.
Forum: Touring
03-17-06, 01:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,715
Posted By marmotte

Here's two more links. The first one is fully...

Here's two more links.
The first one is fully translated by Will Dehne (forum member):

southern france to spain (http://people.freenet.de/spanienradtour/)

the other one is not finished (got...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-10-06, 07:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,453
Posted By marmotte

I made a mistake: 1 american mile is 1.6 km, thus...

I made a mistake: 1 american mile is 1.6 km, thus 1 km/h is 0.625 mph. Therefore 26'' with cadence 60 and 48/11 gearing is about 32 km/h or 20 mph
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