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CYKELNERVEN INTERNATIONAL - 2024 ROUTE (RECAP)
The Cykelnerven International 2024 was another incredible year! Once again, the team team hit the French Alps in early June to raise vital funds for MS research and treatment. Based on stages 4, 19 and 20 of the Tour De France 2024 route, riders took on some of the most famous tour mountains, including Col du Galibier (pictured above), Col de Vars and Isola 2000. With breathtaking views and memories to lasted a lifetime. Here's a breakdown of the mountains and their statistics.
Legends of 2024 took on some of toughest mountains, riding around 60-120km across four incredible days of cycling, a dream come true for all who took part.
Arrivals (from 2024):
Briançon, France. Tuesday 4th June.
Departures (from 2024):
Menton, France. Bus transfers on the morning of Sunday 9th June.
Airports:
Milan (Italy) and Nice (France)
DISTANCE
Short: 62km / 1,763 Elevation
Long: 127km / 2,767 Elevation
MOUNTAINS
DISTANCE
Short: 84km / 2,467 Elevation
Long: 142km / 4,065 Elevation
MOUNTAINS
DISTANCE
Short: 85km / 1,518 Elevation
Long: 150km / 2,854 Elevation
MOUNTAINS
DISTANCE
Short: 61.4km / 1,411 Elevation
Long: 112km / 2,726 Elevation
MOUNTAINS
Col de Turini
(20.7km / 5.7%)
STAGE ONE - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5th 2024
The first stage of Cykelnerven International 2024 started in Briancon and was based on the 4th stage of the Tour de France 2024 route.
Riders climbed mountains Col du Lautaret and the famous Col du Galibier, with a daily distance of 62km and 1,763 meters of elevation for the short route, and 127km with 2,767 elevation for the long ride.
Ending the day in Vars (Col de Vars) for a well earned rest.
STAGE TWO - THURSDAY, JUNE 6th 2024
The second stage of Cykelnerven International started in Vars (Col de Vars), and was based on stage 19 of the Tour de France 2024.
Riders firstly tackled the last 4 km of Col de Vars, Cime de la Bonnette and Auron (not a Tour de France climb, but up to the hotel). Like day one, riders had an option of a short and long ride. The short ride was 84km with 2,467 of elevation, the long ride was 142km with 4,065 of elevation.
The ride ended in Auron, with beautiful views of the French alps in the glorious summer sun. Two days down, two to go!
STAGE THREE - FRIDAY, JUNE 7th 2024
Stage three of Cykelnerven International was based on stages 19 and 20 of the 2024 Tour de France.
Starting in Auron, part of the Mercantour national park. Riders had the option of a short and long option for day three. Riders tackled mountains Isola 2000 (summit of TdF stage 19) and Col de la Couillole (summit finish of TdF stage 20), with a daily riding distance of 85km with 1,518 elevation for the short ride, and 150km with 2,854 elevation for the long ride.
Finishing in small village near Le Var river.
STAGE FOUR - SATURDAY, JUNE 8th 2024
The fourth and final day of Cykelnerven International was based on stage 20 of the Tour de France.
Starting and ending in the beautiful seaside town Menton, riders took on mountains Col de Castillon, Col de Braus and Col de Turini. With a daily distance of 61,4 km and 1,411 elevation for the short ride, and 112 km with 2,726 elepvation for the long ride.
Riders then returned to Menton to a heroes welcome, victorious to celebrate with a well earned beer!
