Climbing

You can put plenty of miles into your legs and still find that a day in the Dolomites asks a little more of them. There is the climbing, of course, but also the early start, the long descents and the business of remembering to eat while admiring where you are. The 40th Maratona dles Dolomites takes place on 4 July 2027, with three routes starting in La Villa and finishing in Corvara. Its longest course covers 138 kilometres and 4,230 metres of ascent, including Passo Giau. Getting a few things sorted beforehand means you can spend more of the day enjoying the ride.

Cycling Alpe d'Huez means taking on 21 numbered hairpins, a punishing opening and one of the most famous climbs in Tour de France history. This guide explains how the road unfolds, how to pace your effort and how you can ride Alpe d'Huez on ROUVY before tackling it in the French Alps.

Heading into the mountains on your road bike? From preparing for long climbs to managing fast descents and changing weather, these safety tips will help you make smart decisions on the road.

By understanding and optimizing your power-to-weight ratio, you can enhance your cycling performance, tackle challenging terrains with confidence, and achieve your personal best on the bike. Whether you're a competitive racer or a dedicated enthusiast, focusing on this key metric will unlock new levels of efficiency and speed.

Whether you're watching the Tour de France, tackling your first climb or scrolling through Strava, you've probably come across terms like Category 1 or Hors Catégorie (HC). Cycling climbs are graded from Category 4, the easiest, to HC, the hardest. Understanding those categories helps you judge how demanding a climb is and why some mountains play such an important role in professional racing.

If you've ever reached the bottom of a climb and wondered how you're going to get to the top, you're not alone. Every cyclist has ridden a hill that felt harder than expected, whether it was a local climb or a famous mountain pass.

The Tour de France is one of cycling’s three Grand Tours, and the 2026 edition stands out for a route that begins in Barcelona before building toward a decisive Alpine and finale in Paris.

Discover the world’s most iconic cycling climbs and unforgettable routes that every passionate rider should experience at least once. Whether you're conquering alpine legends outdoors or tackling epic ascents virtually on ROUVY, this guide will inspire your ultimate cycling bucket list.

With Trek Travel and ROUVY, you can take on the ultimate challenge through the towering peaks of the French Alps, either in real life or on ROUVY! On this exciting adventure, you will ride the top legendary climbs and conquer their steep gradients, and as a reward, you will be treated to their majestic panoramic mountain views. The Route des Grandes Alpes is a bucket list dream come true for any passionate cyclist who loves adventure and nature! It spans the heart of the French Alps and offers a to-do list of cycling destinations for some of the most challenging mountain passes in the world. Are you in?