Cycling in the Alps by C. L. Freeston (1865 - 1942)

A guide to cycling in the European Alps in the days before surfaced roads and automobile tourism. As the author explains, the spectacular views are well worth the effort of pushing your bicycle up the passes and perfectly safe as long as your cycle is equipped with brakes. Summary by Phil Benson

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1. The Furka

   01 Jan 1970

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2. Introductory

   01 Jan 1970

   10 min ▶

3. The Stelvio

   01 Jan 1970

   25 min ▶

4. The Bernina

   01 Jan 1970

   8 min ▶

5. The Fluela

   01 Jan 1970

   11 min ▶

6. The Albula

   01 Jan 1970

   9 min ▶

7. The Julier

   01 Jan 1970

   9 min ▶

8. The Maloja

   01 Jan 1970

   9 min ▶

9. The Schyn

   01 Jan 1970

   4 min ▶

10. The Oberalp

    01 Jan 1970

    10 min ▶

11. Preface

    01 Jan 1970

    3 min ▶

12. The Grimsel

    01 Jan 1970

    26 min ▶

13. The Landwasser Road

    01 Jan 1970

    7 min ▶

14. The Engadine

    01 Jan 1970

    10 min ▶

15. Other Passes

    01 Jan 1970

    11 min ▶

16. What Are The Risks?

    01 Jan 1970

    24 min ▶

17. The Labour Involved

    01 Jan 1970

    9 min ▶

18. Purely Mechanical

    01 Jan 1970

    24 min ▶

19. Conclusion

    01 Jan 1970

    8 min ▶

20. The Furka

    01 Jan 1970

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