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Briancon, Alps 2025: Day 3 – ridge line and natural trails off the Col d’Izoard

Posted by Matt | September 10, 2025 | 1 comment so far

John climbing a sandy path to the Col du Tronchet
Our third day of riding was a different kind of experience altogether, with no bike park stuff at all.

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