Haute Route Alps
09-26-19, 07:11 AM
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Haute Route Alps
Haute RoUte Alps, https://www.hauteroute.org/events/overview/alps-2020 , is a 7 day stage race in the French Alps. I’m planning on doing it next year.
Has anyone done it? Reviews? Did you use a tour company for travel and accommodations? If so, which one?
Has anyone done it? Reviews? Did you use a tour company for travel and accommodations? If so, which one?
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09-26-19, 10:37 AM
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Aren't accommodations included?
09-26-19, 04:12 PM
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I have an acquaintance who has done it (and the other ones) several times. You can get the accommodations as part of a package if you book through someone like sportstours .
I think he had a blog but I can't seem to find the link, sorry. Basic review from him is highly recommended, but he is pretty competitive.
I've considered doing it but my competitive juices have been running a bit low lately.
I think he had a blog but I can't seem to find the link, sorry. Basic review from him is highly recommended, but he is pretty competitive.
I've considered doing it but my competitive juices have been running a bit low lately.
09-26-19, 05:29 PM
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The Haute Route events are not races in the traditional sense. They are cycling events that trace routes ridden by the pros. Low-key and a fun cycling event atmosphere. If you are not interested in "winning" or competitive riding, these events may well be your kind of event.
09-26-19, 07:16 PM
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The Haute Route events are not races in the traditional sense. They are cycling events that trace routes ridden by the pros. Low-key and a fun cycling event atmosphere. If you are not interested in "winning" or competitive riding, these events may well be your kind of event.
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You could fall off a cliff and die.
You could get lost and die.
You could hit a tree and die.
OR YOU COULD STAY HOME AND FALL OFF THE COUCH AND DIE.
You could fall off a cliff and die.
You could get lost and die.
You could hit a tree and die.
OR YOU COULD STAY HOME AND FALL OFF THE COUCH AND DIE.
09-27-19, 03:19 PM
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I'm not so sure you can call any event with a broom wagon, anti-doping rules, and ranked results non-competitive.
https://www.hauteroute.org/downloads...RR_Alps_EN.pdf
https://www.hauteroute.org/downloads...RR_Alps_EN.pdf
