The rain continues to fall in the UK. The airport is packed with tourists wondering if my huge satchel has gold clubs or some MWD! Few people cart their bikes across Europe for some alpine riding. Well got to keep focused, albeit I forgot my passport on the journey from Guernsey, so I am now […]

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The Grand Raid Cristalp begins this weekend and while England has had its wettest summer in history there has been a temporary reprieve and the sun has come out. Unfortunately the same has not happened in Verbier, the host to this year start of the MTB Marathon.
I received an email from another cristalp’s competitor and […]

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Well its all over for another year but as intrepid bicycle bloggers our adventures continue. I hope the souls that have poured over this column stick to their bikes and have fun. Here’s my final adventure for the summer.
My final big outing for this summer is another mountain goat special. This time its a six […]

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Some details on the mandatory neutralization for all racers outside the time limits. I have mined this data from a variety of sources to help those riding the event. Best of luck. 

Checkpoint

Last time to pass checkpoint

Distance From previous point

Ascent from previous point

Veysonnaz

11:00 am

 TBC
 TBC

Hérémence

11:30 am

 TBC
 TBC

Mandelon

13:00 pm

 TBC
 TBC

Evolène

14:00 pm

 TBC
 TBC

Eison

15:00 pm*

 TBC
 TBC

La Vieille

16:00 pm*

 TBC
 TBC

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