Leisure Reports
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- Written by Eileen Byrne
Best of luck to the 25 Orwells heading off to tackle the Raid Pyrenean next Monday. With over 700km to cover in under 100 hours, over 18 cols and nearly 13,000 vertical metres!
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- Written by Tom Weymes
Participants in this year's Marmotte faced temperatures nearing 50°C, leading to many dropouts along the way. Tom Weymes shares his struggle through the day, when many others would have given up far sooner, he battled on!
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- Written by Brian Mc
Ten Orwell riders took to the start line in this year's l'Étape du Tour. Paul O'Neill tells their story.
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- Written by Derek Handley
Ever wondered how a classic Tour de France climb like the Col de la Croix de Fer or the Alpe d'Huez (both on this year's tour) compare to the likes of the Wicklow Gap or the Conor Pass? Or how a big Alpine sportive like L'Etape du Tour compares with say the Wicklow 200? Read on, and have Derek Handley let you know what's in store!
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- Written by Eileen Byrne
Bonne chance to everyone riding L'Etape du Tour this weekend! Click through!
