Fitness & Training
Any cyclist who can ride 50 flat miles should be able to climb all of the famous Pyrenees passes, but proper training and route planning are critical for every cyclist's success.
Tour de France History
The Tour de France first featured Pyrénées passes in 1910. Read how—and who—those famous rides are still making the best of the best cyclists cry.
French Phrasebook
A few basic sentences adapted to cycling may get you a long way out in the country!
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Getting There
You will find tips on traveling to and from the five basic starting locations.
Lodging Arrangements
General lodging information.
What to See & Do
There is so much more to see and do in the Pyrénées than just cycling. Find out here how to enjoy the whole experience.
Food & Wine
Don’t miss the best Pyrenees specialties because you don’t know their names
or where exactly to find them.
Roadbooks
My one-of-a-kind roadbooks include general profiles of the route and the main
climbs plus a list of things to see and do while you’re in the area.
Gear
Although cycling gear is a very personal thing and evolves quickly, I've made
some recommendations for useful Pyrénées gear.
Google Earth
I've provided the GPS routes for the most famous climbs so you can see satellite views, customizable 3D terrain and even do a flight simulation video of the climbs.
Complete Bike Shop Listings
A comprehensive listing of cycling shops for the regions featured in the guidebook, organized by town.
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