Cycling in the Alps

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

Genre(s): Sports & Recreation, Travel & Geography

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 00 Preface Phil Benson
00:03:23
Play 01 Introductory Phil Benson
00:10:16
Play 02 The Stelvio Phil Benson
00:25:26
Play 03 The Bernina Phil Benson
00:07:38
Play 04 The Fluela Phil Benson
00:10:31
Play 05 The Albula Phil Benson
00:08:54
Play 06 The Julier Phil Benson
00:09:11
Play 07 The Maloja Phil Benson
00:09:25
Play 08 The Schyn Phil Benson
00:03:31
Play 09 The Oberalp Phil Benson
00:10:09
Play 10 The Furka Phil Benson
00:11:41
Play 11 The Grimsel Phil Benson
00:26:23
Play 12 The Landwasser Road Phil Benson
00:06:55
Play 13 The Engadine Phil Benson
00:10:21
Play 14 Other Passes Phil Benson
00:11:13
Play 15 What Are The Risks? Phil Benson
00:24:01
Play 16 The Labour Involved Phil Benson
00:09:19
Play 17 Purely Mechanical Phil Benson
00:24:29
Play 18 Conclusion Phil Benson
00:07:32