APOLOGIES FOR DELAYS. WE ARE WORKING ON A NEW WEBSITE FOR THE 2012 SEASON. (should be ready by November 4th). In the meantime, here are the dates of the events scheduled for 2012 :-

CCC 1 : THE ALPS : 19 – 29 AUGUST (Annecy-Nice-Annecy)

CCC 2 : THE PYRENEES : 17 – 27 SEPTEMBER (Perpignan – Oloron – Perpignan)

CCC 3 (new for 2012) : THE DOLOMITES : 3 – 13 SEPTEMBER (San Pellegrino Terme – Canazei – San Pellegrino Terme)

All events will be limited to 25 places MAXIMUM. Priority for Italy will be given to those who have already successfully ridden a CCC.

Places will go on sale on Monday November 7th. Details for procedure will be posted on this site before November 4th.

La Fuga will be the administration handlers for all these events, but for now, if you want to register your interest for a place, e-me on .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Over the past three years, 80% of riders have completed the full routes of the Challenges. All agree that it is the hardest cycling challenge they have ever ridden, but most want to come back for more!

NEW for 2011:

Each stage included TWO TIMED CLIMBS. Working with http://www.strava.com , this proved to be the perfect way to include a competitve element without the need to race through the whole stage.

The first Cent Cols Challenge was held on the 14th – 24th September 2009, in the French Alps. Two Challenges were held in 2010; two in 2011.

… MORE MILES & MORE HILLS FOR YOUR MONEY THAN ANY OTHER SPORTIVE EVENT …

For an account of the CCC Alps 2010 go to :

Here are a few of the comments made by those who rode one or more of the Cent Cols Challenges in 2009 and 2010 :-

  • “Epic is a word overused to describe events. In this case it is thoroughly appropriate.”
  • “An amazing trip of a lifetime. A mix of joy,elation,grinding fatigue, ultimate satisfaction, self-knowledge and discovery…ultimately life-enhancing.”
  • “For conceiving and implementing the event you deserve top marks for boldness, persistence and courage. For ensuring the challenge became the experience of a lifetime you have won a very special place in my heart.”
  • “The impact this event has had on my life is far greater than the simple accomplishment of the task.”
  • ““What you & the team provided for us was far more than the epic cycling trip envisaged, it surpassed our expectations on every level.”
  • “ What an event! Up before 6.30am most days, rarely checkng into the next hotel before 18.00hrs. If you get a chance to ride this stunning event, take it! Train first,mind.Possibly the best sportive in the world!”
  • “Living the life of a Pro for ten days was a real eye-opener… I have nothing missing in my life and yet I just want to relive those ten days over and over again.”
  • “Saddle sores, 12 mile climbs, freezing descents, screaming limbs, nausea…loved it !”
  • “Your support was the best I have ever had…on an organised sportive event. Thank you”
  • “Was the CCC the hardest thing I have ever done? By far. I have never done anything as hard, as punishng, as brutal as this before…If you get the chance to do it, I highly recommned it. You will never look back!”
  • “What can I say -best ever experience in life not just in cycling.”
  • “For me, the Alps were defiantly shouting: “Come and have a go if you think you’re tough enough!”, but the Pyrenees were whispering: “Come and explore my beauty, you will love it.” The Alps was primarily a physical challenge to be overcome. The Pyrenees was more a spiritual voyage of discovery. To anyone considering these rides, I would recommend them both 100%, but if I could only do one, it would have to be the Pyrenees.”

If you think limits are mere perceptions; if a remote part of your mind likes the idea of riding ten ‘Etapes du Tour’ back to back, then this event could be for you.