Alpe d’Zwift versus Alpe d’Huez

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Alpe d’Zwift versus Alpe d’Huez

Alpe d’Huez versus Alpe d’Zwift

I was diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer in May 2003. Since then, I’ve focused on staying health and having a postive mental outlook. Cycling has been – and continues to be – a key element in my personal survival program.

A vacation with my wife in 2009 took us to Le Bourg-d’Oisans in France which, as you might know, is at the base of the climb to Alpe d’Huez. [A nifty bit of planning:-)]. I went to a local bicycle shop, rented a bike, and up we went. Check out my tourist picture in the right sidebar. Woo-hoo!

I use Zwift 2-3 times per week when I don’t have time to get outside before work. I love the guys at Global Cycling Network and I ran across the video below as they compare an actual on-the-bike climb of Alpe d’Huez with the Zwift version. I’m going to try it and see what happens!

Allez!!

Cancer Journeys Foundation CEO Robert Hess climbing Alpe d'Huez

Alpe d’Huez on a rental bike

By | 2019-11-28T11:37:13-08:00 November 28th, 2019|Categories: Cycling, Great climbs, Zwift|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Alpe d’Zwift versus Alpe d’Huez

About the Author:

Robert is an entrepreneur, business owner, best-selling author, startup and early stage company advisor, former career US Army officer, competitive cyclist, amateur auto racer driver, former helicopter pilot, and amateur wine and foodie, who loves travel, adventures, and helping people.