One thing, all the footage and photos of Simpson’s collapse I’ve seen (and helicopter taking him away) appear to show it happening with a barren, rocky roadside. Click here to start a new search.

5 star hotel perched on a hill, surrounded by Provençal countryside. (Sorry, am posting again as I screwed up my website address previously) Thanks for that, it’s really whetted my appetite – am entered in this years Gran Fondo Ventoux, which will actually be tackling it from Malaucene, though I plan to tackle the classic ascent too. While the mountain is pretty quiet, in the summer there are many people who seem to drive up to have lunch at Chalet Raynard.Gorgeous, unforgiving place. It’s a big part of Tour de France history, books have been written on it, Tom Simpson died cycling it. There is a water fountain near the Tom Simpson memorial.At the summit, there is a restaurant that serves basic meals.The town of Bédoin is the starting point for this route up Ventoux, and it has lots of accommodation options. The drive over the Col de Madeleine is hairy & more dangerous than Independence Pass in Colorado. All but 1 of these visits has used the Bédoin route. But it gains in altitude, passing peach orchards and vineyards. There is also If you're looking for inspiration for what to do when you're not cycling, this helpful article gives you Want a jersey to commemorate (or motivate) your climb up Mont Ventoux?

The only thing you have to be aware of on the Sault descent is hitting one of the sheep that wonder the mountain seemingly freely.To Bedoin from Malaucene 100 times. Veterans assure me it’s not the height or the gradients which will get me, but the wind!I did the climb up from Malaucene in July 2011. I don’t mean this in a bad way… but of course I have ridden these roads! Benoît’s burning brakes are still relevant, apply the brakes for a 20km descent and rims heat and tubes burst. Cycling Mont Ventoux, France is top of many people’s must-do list of rides. Par contre en hiver où au printemps, je ne sais pas.

Unlike Alpe d’Huez or the Ghisallo there’s no bus service, no vans, no children being ferried to school. It’s said to be easier but if it is, only just.Thank you! It’s yourself you’re climbing.

Rounded a corner on a climb and got blown off, only to be incapable of getting going again due to the power of the gusts. Big respect.Not enough talk about the descent!!! . Read on for all you need to plan your next cycling adventure.The Giant of Provence, the Bald Mountain, the Lonely Mountain. It was his first visit back since his stage win 1994. The gradient rarely drops beneath 9%, the road is quite narrow, and sightlines are poor.At Chalet Reynard, you leave the forest for an unforgettable six kilometres through the white rock to the summit. I like to do a faster time each year and year and have, so far, managed it.

As a result, temperatures on Mont Ventoux can be as extreme. Apart from the view there is little at the top, a sky-blue vacuum to be filled by the imagination.A fixture in the Tour de France and other races this is another Mecca for cyclists who ride up “the giant of Provence” every summer.The D974 heads east out town and begins to rise but it is gradual. All were gorgeous, and we would happily recommend them to friends.Pretty two bedroom, two bathroom first-floor apartment in an 18th century Provençal farmhouse, between Bonnieux and Lacoste.This beautifully furnished old house has a fabulous town centre location.The house is 50m from the market square. Get the inspiration and information you need to tackle this infamous route.Our best tips on how to make your ride up Ventoux a success, including how to prepare and plan for Ventoux's notorious weather.Non-road cyclists might be interested in the Ventoux Bike Park at Chalet Reynard. The wind gusts over 50 mph 200 days a year on Ventoux! Thousands visit the memorial to Simpson on Ventoux each year.

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