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A August Pinned across Europe. Pinned not just on Strava, but in our memory.

August took us from sea level to peaks we only dreamed of, exploring legendary asphalt and some hidden gems. Swipe through a summer of suffering, smiles, and stunning views.

📍 San Remo (Italy): Following in the footsteps of the ‚Classissima.‘ Standing by that sign in full kit was a genuine core memory unlocked. History you can feel in every pedal stroke.

📍 Côte d’Azur (France): Above the blue. A perfect 8% gradient through olive groves with the Mediterranean on the horizon. This is why we ride. Pure bliss.

📍 Monaco: Front row for the Vuelta TT launchpad. Watching the pros put down serious watts under the Casino sun. Pure inspiration (and a reminder of our own Zone 2 paces).

📍 Rodope Mountains (Bulgaria): The hidden gem of the trip. Remote, quiet, and absolutely pristine asphalt cutting through deep pine forests. Pure exploration in its finest form.

Which of these climbs is going on your bucket list next season? Let us know below 👇

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Hard to believe a whole week has passed since La Vuelta took over Monaco. 🇲🇨🚴‍♂️

Standing just meters away as time-trialists launched off the Casino Monte-Carlo ramp and blasted past the harbor at 60km/h was unreal. TV really doesn’t do that raw pro speed justice. ⚡️

Swipe through our photo drop from race day 📸👇

1️⃣ Launchpad setup at Casino Monte-Carlo 🎰
2️⃣ Pure TT speed through Port Hercule 🛥️
3️⃣ Catching the atmosphere right at the fence 🍻
4️⃣ Testing out the course on our own bikes 🚴‍♀️

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The iconic balcony climb of the French Riviera: Col d’Èze (507m). 🇫🇷🌊

Riding out of Nice or Monaco, Col d’Èze is steeped in pro racing history as the decisive stage of Paris-Nice („The Race to the Sun“). ☀️⚡

Why this pass belongs on your French Riviera ride list:
• 10km of continuous balcony climbing directly over the Mediterranean
• Panoramic overlooks of Cap Ferrat and Èze-Village 📍
• Smooth asphalt switchbacks featured in Tour de France & Paris-Nice history

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Would you rather ride high alpine passes or coastal Riviera balconies? Drop your choice below! 👇

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The dead-end Swiss pass you can finish by cable car: Col du Sanetsch (2,252m). 🇨🇭📖

It starts down in the sun-drenched vineyards of Sion. But within a few kilometers, the gradient locks in at a relentless 7–10% and doesn’t let up for 25 continuous kilometers. 📈🍷

You fight your way up 1,800 vertical meters, squeezing through an 800m black rock tunnel before breaking out into the high alpine wilderness. 🔦⛰️

At the summit basin, expect the unexpected: Lac de Sanetsch—normally a picture-perfect turquoise lake—was completely drained dry from the summer heatwave! ☀️🏜️

Then comes the ultimate finish line moment: at 2,252m under the Tsanfleuron Glacier, the asphalt dead-ends. 🧊

For motorists, it’s game over. But for cyclists? You hang your road bike on a tiny gondola, drop over the mountain cliff into Gstaad, and ride the valley back to complete an epic loop! 🚠🚲

Would you do a 25km climb if you knew a gondola was waiting at the top? Drop a comment below! 👇

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Is this the ultimate “closed road” climb in Switzerland? 🏔️🇨🇭

Portes de Culet (1,787m) via the north ramp out of Muraz is pure gold for local roadies. Officially closed to motor vehicles due to a landslide, the road is still accessible for cyclists willing to ride at their own risk. 🚴‍♂️🚧

You get sweeping panoramas of Lac Léman & the 7 peaks of Dents du Midi ⛰️🌊

Shoutout to @quäldich for helping us discover this gem! 📚✨

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Would you ride an officially closed pass for views like this? Drop your thoughts below! 👇

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Col de la Croix • 1,779 m

Connecting the Rhône Valley to Les Diablerets, this climb takes you from the valley floor in Aigle/Bex up through Villars-sur-Ollon to 1,779 meters in the Vaud Alps.

1,400 meters of elevation gain, quiet asphalt, and the famous gypsum pyramids near the summit. One of the true cycling highlights of the Canton of Vaud. 🇨🇭🚴‍♀️

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Mont Ventoux is ready for the Tour de France Femmes. 🇫🇷🗼

21.5 km of pure climbing history. Watching the peloton tackle these exact switchbacks on Stage 7 is going to be epic. 🏔️⚡

Swipe for the course recon and drop your winner pick below! 👇

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From the high passes of the Swiss Alps straight into the French Alps for the Tour de France. 🇨🇭🇫🇷🏔️

Riding back-to-back mountain passes across both countries over the last few weeks has been a dream block on the bikes. Going from the raw, quiet scale of Switzerland straight into the electric race atmosphere along the French climbs gave us a whole new appreciation for alpine cycling.

Swipe through for a few favorite moments from this leg of the road trip! ➡️

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Day two in Annecy, and this place really has it all for a cycling trip. Great roads, solid climbs, and fantastic coffee and restaurants around every corner.

Today we tackled Col de Semnoz (1,666m). It’s a proper effort to the top, but the views over the lake make every bit of work worth it. Afterward, we spent the afternoon wandering the old town canals and stopping by some fantastic specialty coffee spots.

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Col de la Croix de Fer (2,067m). 🇫🇷🏔️

A true classic in the French Alps. At 24 kilometers long, it’s a steady mental grind as much as a physical test. Climbing past the turquoise water of Lac de Grand Maison and reaching the iconic iron cross at the summit makes every bit of the effort worth it.

Swipe through for a look at the route! ➡️

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