As it says, out on classic roller skis, those with a ratchet to prevent them rolling backwards. I don't really know the technique and have to admit having some aches and pains the next day.

A long rollerski on a fantastic autumn day. Leaving from Chambery I took the bike lane all the way to the Petit Port at Aix les Bains then back again.

A short rollerski down the lake cyclepath at the lake du Bourget

Lunch skate in the heat before a picnic by the river. Family on bikes.

The 4S (seigneurs) summit is a classic for road cyclists and MTBers in the area, short, sharp but quiet roads with a great view.

General DescriptionThe climb is 14% over 5km for 700 meters of climbing. The climb through the village of Montebuglio is very steep but afterwards settles down to 12-13% with a series of steep ramps.

A return to the Pre Long, maybe the hardest climb in the Gresivaudan, and that is just the surfaced bit ! A good time of 25m36s from le Mas Julien to the end of the surfaced road.

This review looks at the southern part of the Espace Diamant ski area in the French Northern Alps. On the day of our visit the northern sector had shut for the season despite good snow cover.

After Chapp's report on skitour (Virgule) I had no intention of going to Pas d'Oeille today but the prairie below the Dent de Crolleswas tempting. 15cm of fresh snow on a hard base.

A last minute outing this morning after dropping the boy at school at 9am. Le Jasse and Jas were skied yesterday so maybe something in between? Not much snow below 1400 meters.