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Cycle High

World class scenery, legendary cols. Cycle the Alps, Dolomites, Pyrenees and Provençe. 7 classics for 2012.

Vehicle backup throughout. Kit carried, hotel and airport transfers arranged. You ride, we support. Memorable events.

Your chance to ride the great routes of Europe. If you are a good road cyclist this is for you.
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bulletWhat bike and gear ratios should I have?

gear ratios

You will need a good, recently serviced, lightweight road bike, ideally less than 9 kgs unloaded weight, with top quality 23mm tyres and tubes and 2 bottle cages. Your saddle should fit you perfectly - the more you know your machine the better. Gear ratios are very important; the wrong ratios can ruin your holiday. Unless you absolutely know your capabilities and have ridden the high cols before you should assume one of the following set-ups:

  • Triple, rings 52:40:30, Cassette 12:26
  • Double, rings 52:39, Cassette 13:29
  • Compact, rings 50:34, Cassette 13:29 (if you are a fit rider a 13:26 can be used)

There are few opportunities to change your set-up enroute so make sure you are comfortable with your bike.

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