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Postby Rob » Tue Jan 25, 2005 3:14 pm

famous alp d'huez( i think thats spelt correctly)

is it expensize? can anyone recommend cheap accommodation?
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Postby Tamar » Tue Jan 25, 2005 4:44 pm

I drove down so can't advise on flights, but I think nearest place to stay is Bourg D'Oisans.

I stayed at great cycling hostel just outside B d'O with massive bike room where you just hang your bike on the hook with your room number on. They do weather reports for you at dinner so you can plan your next day, and free pasta in the afternoon so you can refuel after your ride before dinner.

It's run by a dutch guy. Will try to remember what it was called and post details.
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Postby Tamar » Tue Jan 25, 2005 4:51 pm

Here it is. Was great. Not too pricey and entirely tailored to cycling needs.

http://www.hotel-au-bon-accueil.com/
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Postby siwickm » Tue Jan 25, 2005 5:19 pm

There is an airport at Grenoble, check out Easy Jet. Also, I believe that you may be able to get the Eurostar or TGV down to Grenoble.

Cheers

Marek....

p.s. Why don't you cycle there, may help you lose that extra stone.
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Postby Rob » Tue Jan 25, 2005 7:14 pm

nah im enjoying being fat...im gonna keep going, its more fun..might even just quit sport altogether and go eat my pies and get my degree
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Postby Ian A4size » Tue Jan 25, 2005 9:36 pm

For good all round info get the lonely planet cycling in france we used it last year in provence for routes around and over Ventoux-
BTW were you out in surrey on sunday we went past someone who looked like you in nutfield/ outwood area.?
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Postby Rob » Tue Jan 25, 2005 10:07 pm

i was yeah with one other person from brighton mitre. i was day dreaming alot of the time just making sure i was almost hitting the other persons wheel, so i didnt see may other people..sorry if i mised you
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Postby Rob » Tue Jan 25, 2005 10:07 pm

and i was in full addiscombe kit........did u see me?
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Postby Jon H » Tue Jan 25, 2005 11:30 pm

Rob,
Another travel option is the [url=http://www.bike-express.co.uk/index.html]European Bike Express[/url]. They pick you up near the M25, travel overnight then you could get off at Lyon or Valence, both rideable distance to the Alpe.
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Postby Ian A4size » Wed Jan 26, 2005 7:30 am

Yep I saw you , there were 6 of us on the way home 3 men and 3 ladies all ACC but we never had any kit on :shock: as mine was still in wash from Saturday.
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