Col des Tentes via Gavarnie from Gèdre - Indoor Cycling Training

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About Col des Tentes via Gavarnie from Gèdre:
Col des Tentes is hidden gem protected by the world heritage status of Cirque de Gavarnie. Most cyclist en route between Col d’Aubisque and Col du Tourmalet misses this climb. But that is a big mistake. Due to the area's protective status, it has never been possible for the Tour de France to bring its entourage here and thereby bring ‘fame and glory’ to Col des Tentes. But where Col d’Aubisque and Col du Tourmalet wins on cycling history, Col des Tentes wins on remoteness, elevation, and lack of cars. The ride begins in the charming town Gèdre on a sunny day with perfect weather conditions. From here you have the perfect warm-up along the river ‘Gave de Gavarnie’. In front of you is one of the most jaw-dropping natural sites in the Pyrenees, Cirque de Gavarnie. Most cars stop in Gavarnie, so from here you have an almost car-free ride. As you climb the ride becomes more challenging and the scenery becomes more stunning. Sheep and cattle roam around, making this ride a pristine alpine experience and a true gem for those cyclists who prefer to ride with few car and world-class scenery.

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Adding music to the ride:
Most cyclists would agree that the ride to Col du Tourmalet is awesome. But when it comes to music opinions are very mixed. This is why we do not add music to our rides. We simply do not want to spoil your ride with music you do not like. But it is quite simple to add it yourself. Open an extra browser tab. Find a site that offers music (Spotify, YouTube, etc…) and pick the music you like and enjoy the ride...

[CB]

this has to be one of the most scenic rides ever! hope to do it for real and soon, merci vraiment!!

[robvantoledo]

Beautiful, Greetings from the Netherlands

[muzzers]

Is it sad that I sit and watch this to remind myself of (and re-live) the brilliant cycling trip me and my friends had last year (Sep '18)?  Brings it all flooding back ... without the burning muscles!! Thanks for the fantastic video.

[rosemaryblundell]

The quality of these videos is just awesome. Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful rides.

[anitababich]

The quality of all your videos is far superior to any I've come across to date.Thank you so much for sharing them with the rest of the World!

[orlandosr]

Hermoso recorrido y un final de ensueño. Gracias amigos de Bike, desde Colombia un abrazo.

[wakelywanderer]

It will be nice to see the world on my elliptical during these long winters in upstate ny. Great quality video; thank you.

[frankdigiovanni]

Every watch your videos on a 65” TV?.... well, I did and its INSANE!! never riding outside again

[DaniBernal]

Awesome videos! My indoor cycling is much more enjoyable and energetic.
Would love to see Pourtalet, may be some day...
Keep up and many thanks from Spain!

[francesca]

Is your rider just in much better shape than the riders he passes, or is he on a motorcycle?

[jlsc]

I know this is an old video, but wow, how you managed to bike at a normal rate while slow mo for everyone around you was weird.