2010 French Grand Trophee Series
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18/04/2010, St. Tropez, France
The village of Cogolin, located in the heart of the Gulf of St. Tropez and the foothills of the Massif des Maures, invites you to discover the landscape between sea and hills, sea and forests and heather cork. Vineyards and magical landscapes succeed revealing at every turn, an outstanding site. Traverse the Massif des Maures, through the passes of Collebasse (131 m), the road from the sea, then the Col de Canadel and Crest Road, collars Caguo-Fri from Babaou (414 m) Our Lady of the Angels (680 m), Fork (533 m) and Reverdy. The Masters course is 179km and 2,400m of climbing. The seniors course is 133km and 2,000m of climbing.
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23/04/2010, Nevers, France
Starting at the botanical gardens of Roger Salengro, 2 hours from Paris, the Masters course of 163km takes in the climbs of the Etang du Merle, Cote de Martangy, Cote de Eugnes and the Cote de Marxy for a total climb of 1,500m. The seniors course of 94km and 600m of climbing is also available.
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05/06/2010, Beaumes de Venise, France
This year the classic climbs Mont Ventoux from the Malaucène approach. From the start in you pass through the village of Suzette to climb the Col de la Chaine at 472m before hitting the Giant of Provence at 1912m. Enjoy the descent down skirting north of Ventoux through Sault, Aurel, heading west towards the next big climb of Col de Veaux at 1909m. back over the Col de la Chaine for a total of of 144km and 3,000m of climbing. A shorter 92km route with 2,500m which tackles Ventoux and returns via Bedion is available.
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12/06/2010, Champagney, France
Starting from Champagney, the course climbs the three Ballon climbs in the Vosges natural park. The climbs are all over 1200m high. There are also 5 other significant climbs to make the master course one of the hardest sportives in France with over 4,300m of climbing. There is also a 104km course with 2,300m for mere mortals.
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20/06/2010, Morzine, France
A tough test of the Aulps Vally in the northern Alps. Leaving the ski resort of Morzine, heading north towards lake Geneva, climb the Col de Joux Verte (1760 m), the Col de Feu (1117 m), Col de Cou (1116 m), Col de Terramon (1100m) the Col de Jambaz (1027 m), for the final climb of the Col de lEncrenaz (1432 m) Montriond lake. 3,637m of climbing over 164km. The seniors course is a shorter course 92km with 1606m.
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27/06/2010, Vaujany, France
Riders in the Vaujany will contour around the massif of le Taillefer along with many other continentals before heading into the Ecrins. There is some breathtaking scenary on these roads but riders should be prepared in advance to descend at speed on mountain roads. Furthermore, the climb to Alpe dHuez comes with another 50km to go! However, the adrenaline rush of the peloton on the closed roads down the Romanche valley to the first climb is an exilarating experience. Whichever course you choose watch out for the kick in the tail to the finish at the ski station village. The masters course over 173km has in excess of 4,500m of climbing. The seniors course is over 109km and 2,450m of climbing.
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03/07/2010, Bourg d Oisans, Isere, Alps, France
What can one say? The Daddy of them all, the Doyenne of Cyclosportives, this is the star in the calendar, the most difficult one day event for amateur road cyclists in Europe. The route traces a northerly course out from Le Bourg dOisans (the town at the bottom of lAlpe dHuez) over the Col de la Croix de Fer into the Maurienne valley, and then clockwise back to Bourg via the Col de Telegraphe and the 2,600m+ Col du Galibier (by its far harder northern side) - finishing with the ascent to the ski station at lAlpe dHuez. For some reason very popular with Dutch riders, who seem to make up a large proportion of the foreign entry every year (where on earth do they train for this in the Netherlands?!). Not for the timid, it is a case of bon courage if you enter and chapeau if you finish. Anyone entering the elite of amateurs who have climbed 5000m in a day on a bike will be unlikely to forget the experience.
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22/08/2010, Les 2 Alpes, France
See if you measure up to the great Marco Pantani by taking part in the famous road climb up Les 2 Alpes a 9 km course of 610m . Timed climb between The chambon dam and Les 2 Alpes. The next dat test yourself on the cyclosportive event in memory of the legendary Marco Pantani, winner of Les 2 ALPES stage of the 1998 Tour de France. The 164 Km course includes 3,700m of climbing over 164km. There is a shorter 65km course with 1,800m of climbing too.
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11/09/2010, Abbeville, France
Medium difficulty sportive in North West France. Popular with UK riders due to its location and difficulty and a very popular french event too.
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