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Cotic BeFe Frame

11/09/2010

Well my Commencal Meta 666 finally died a couple of weeks a go with a big crack in the Headtube / Tobtube join. Have to say I was rather disappointed with Commencals warrantly – basically nothing after 2 years. This meant my long stay with Commencal frames has come to an end. Instead I bought myself a COTIC BeFe frame which comes with a better warranty. Not been able to ride it yet as on swapping the brakes over found the avid piston has a great big crack in it ! Just waiting on good old CRC to send me some new brakes out. It should gets its first proper 1500m vertical descent ride the week after next ! Not sure if I will be doing the Megavalanche or Mountain of Hell on it in 2011 though.

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Videos and Photos from our customers at the Megavalanche 2010

16/07/2010

Some of our guests took some videos and photos from their riding week in Bourg d’Oisans while riding the Mega Avalanche

More photos here

and some videos

http://www.youtube.com/user/flowers180#p/a/u/0/XcvKBv4HROg

http://www.youtube.com/user/flowers180#p/u/1/Q46bv1OrMms

http://www.youtube.com/user/flowers180#p/u/2/jdKHKd5EBPs

http://www.youtube.com/user/flowers180#p/u/3/TK5jp_WpO3A

http://www.youtube.com/user/flowers180#p/u/4/ovsTxzU2PmU

my favourite

http://www.youtube.com/user/flowers180#p/u/5/-4cCQ_sO2xw

http://www.youtube.com/user/flowers180#p/u/6/6rvr_bDqMhY

http://www.youtube.com/user/flowers180#p/u/7/1_l-jK-D8cA

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Megavalanche (Mega Avalanche) 2010 Photos

11/07/2010

Photos from both Saturday and Sundays Mega Avalanche races

Register details for 2011 accommodation here

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Megavalanche 2010 guest photos

7/07/2010

This year we have had one set of guests based in Bourg d’Oisans for the Megavalanche. We have been uplifting them in our minibus to right outside the main DMC lift as well as helping them get their entries sorted. Phil went out with them and showed them the qualifier and race course over a couple of days as well as the super sweet descent back to Bourg d’Oisans in the evening.

As well as our guests in Bourg d’Oisans we have been operating a catered chalet in Alpe d’Huez and hotel space at the Vallee Blanche (considerably cheaper than other tour operators we could mention !!)

Start of the new sweet singletrack back to Bourg d’Oisans

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Skiing the Megavalanche Race

15/04/2010

I have learnt to Ski this year and finally felt confident enough to attempt the black run down the Col de Sarenne – (better known to mountain bikers as the Megavalanche Start. Having raced the megavalanche on numerous occasions as well as taking our guest up there to attempt it during August I knew what to expect !

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Spring clean in Bourg d’Oisans

28/03/2010

First day of spring here and although the trails are still very much covered in snow I got my Commencal Meta 666 out today to give it a once over after its winter hibernation. After a couple of hours and one cut finger I have replaced the headset and bottom bracket, pumped the tyres up and given the bike a good clean. I have been getting the miles in on my road bike since the begininng of March and it feels good as summer is on its way. ! Mind you Alpe d’Huez  had a big dump of snow last night shame they do ot allow bikes up to the Megavalanche and Mountain of Hell start this time of year !

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Derby de la Morte – Alternative Megavalanche and Mountain of Hell Race in the Oisans

16/02/2010

Following on from the great article in Dirt Magazine in february 2010 there is yet another mass start descent race in the same style as the areas already famous Megavalanche and Mountain of Hell. The french are great at these mass start marathon descents and this one starts at 1900 metres on yet another Oisans local ski / mountainbike resort of the Alpe de Grande Serre and descends 1400 metres over 23km. The race will be in its second year in 2010  and takes place at the begining of September. More information on the event can be found here. Contact us here at Ride Oisans if you fancy giving it a go and want some help organising a trip.

Derby de la Morte - Alpe du Grand Serre - Oisans

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Alpe d’Huez Megavalanche 2010 ist vom 6. bis zum 11.Juli 2010

3/02/2010

Die Alpe d’Huez Megavalanche 2010 ist vom 6. bis zum 11.Juli 2010.

Klicken Sie hier, um vorzubestellen

In diesem Jahr sehen wir unerwartete Anfrage für Unterkunft.

  • Beschränkte Unterkunft ist nun möglich im 3- Sterne “Vallee Blanche Hotel”.
  • Das Hotel ist 100 m entfernt vom “Palais du Sport” (wo man sich anmeldet für die Megavalanche). Es befindet sich  im Zentrum der “Alpe d’Huez”.
  • Das Hotel rühmt sich mit versicherter, gemeinschaftlicher Aufspeicherung von Fahrrädern. Es hat ebenfalls ein Restaurant, Aufenthaltsraum, und eine Bar mit sonniger Terasse.
  • Kostenloser WIFI Anschluß, und Satelliten TV.
  • Die meisten Räume haben private Balkone (wo man ebenfalls die Räder abstellen kann) mit einem wunderbaren Ausblick auf die “Oisans”.
  • Alle Räume haben privat WC & Bad.
  • Zimmer Preis fängt an von nur £33.30 GBP pro Person pro Nacht
  •  10% Rabatt für Gäste, die 7 oder mehr Tage bleiben.  z. b. Preis für 3 Personen, die ein Zimmer teilen für eine Woche : Mit Halb Pension £283.50 GBP (ca.€310) pro Person. Mit Bett &Frühstück £233.10 GBP (ca.€250) pro Person.
  • Flexibel Unterkunft ist zu erhalten (3 Nächte oder länger).
  • Gruppen Rabbatt für 10 oder mehr Personen ist möglich. (Bitte rufen Sie uns erst an).
  • Halb und Voll Pension für einen zusätzlichen Preis ist möglich.
  • Private Transporte für Sie und Ihr Rad von Grenoble oder Lyon hin und zurück kostet £100 GBP.

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Flexible stay Megavalanche Accommodation available in Alpe d’Huez

14/01/2010

We are pleased to announce flexible stay accommodation for the 2010 Megavalanche in the centrally located Vallee Blanche Hotel. The Vallee Blanche is based in the old part of the town near all the action and the Palais des Sport (where you sign on for the event)

CLICK HERE TO BOOK THE ACCOMMODATION ONLINE NOW

  • Flexible stay starting from 3 nights
  • Accommodation with our friends at the 3 star rated Vallee Blanche Hotel just 100 metres from the Palais des Sports (where you sign on) and in the old part of Alpe d’Huez.
  • The hotel boasts secure communal bike storage, a restaurant, lounge and bar area with a sunny terrace, free WIFI access and Satellite TV.
  • The majority of the rooms have private balconies with stunning views over the Oisans
  • All rooms have private ensuite facilities.
  • Rooms start from just £37 pppn.
  • Half board and full board available for an additional charge.
  • Transfer Service for you and your bike from Grenoble.
  • Fully automated online booking service.

snow not included in stay !  

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Megavalanche Practice on the Ice

1/01/2010

With some relatively warm temperatures in Bourg d’Oisans this new year I decided to go for a new years ride to Venosc at the bottom of Les Deux Alpes on my xc bike. The trail was pretty good compared to last year when i attempted it with only small patches of ice. I used the ice and rode it flat out as it is good preperation for riding the top section of the Megavalanche over the glacier. 

 

If you fancy the Mega but want to combine it with some other riding as well then we tackle the course on our week long stays in August.

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