Gravelman Mont-Blanc 350 is the most challenging version of the Steven le Hyaric 350km challenges, featuring over 9,000m of climbing—more than the height of Mount Everest. The route is a loop from Chamonix to Chamonix, crossing from France to Italy to Switzerland and finally back to France. It is not for the faint of heart. I tackled this challenge in 2022 and for some reason am just now getting around to sharing my adventure. Better late than never. The Build-Up I had done t

The original GPX file name I shared with a friend said Saint-Germain + Fairytale Reverse , and she read it as German Fairytale , hence...

Versailles, Buc, Jouy-en-Josas, Bièvres, Meudon There are only so many options for shorter routes, but this one puts a little twist on a...

I’ve covered cycling around the Loire in a previous post , but this one is a bit more adventurous. Riding from the heart of Paris to the...

If you’re looking for an 80 km ride that is not just another Chevreuse loop, this is a great route that blends the Fairytale Route with...

A day of history and fantastic cycling My Paris-to-Chartres route passes so many historic sights that I wanted to create a slight...

I have covered a to-and-from route before but realized I had not posted the classic Chartres to Paris route. I have done variations of...

If you’re in search of some vert, look no further than Mountainous Meudon. This silly little series of loops racks up 800 m of climbing...

Situated in the middle of the Chantilly forest is a beautiful little château at the end of a series of long ponds. Originally built in...

Aaron and I decided to take a wine-centered bike trip to Chablis in early August this year. A couple years ago, I passed through the...

Whether you’re visiting and want to see Versailles, or you’re just looking for a shorter ride around Paris, the Versailles Express takes...

This 121 km route blends a Chevreuse ride with a west-side loop, offering a scenic tour of Yvelines. This route starts out cutting...

Chevcruise is a beautiful cruise through Chevreuse, featuring some great roads and climbs of the region, all wrapped up in a loop of...

Fixing your chain on the road isn’t hard to learn and can really save a ride for yourself or a friend. Many multitools have chain...

Troyes was not a city on my radar until the 2024 Tour de France. It was the start and finish town of Stage 9 that year. With the Olympics...

A torque wrench is a pretty critical part of your bike maintenance kit, especially if you have carbon fiber components. It allows you to...

Bièvres++ is the latest expansion of a classic route, perfect for those days you want something less than 70 km but still want to get out...

"Not Quite Versailles" is similar to a Marne loop but in the opposite direction. Whether you're looking to change things up or live more...

Tires are one of the best upgrades you can make for your bike and tubeless is the way to go. There is a ton of information on the...

I’ve shared a few different routes to Fontainebleau over time, but I realized I hadn’t actually covered my classic route yet. While I’ve...