Cycling in the Alps
C. L. Freeston
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Length 3 h 50 min
Chapters 18
First published 1900
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
Chapters
1
Preface Read by Phil Benson
3:23
2
The Stelvio Read by Phil Benson
25:26
3
The Bernina Read by Phil Benson
7:38
4
The Fluela Read by Phil Benson
10:31
5
The Albula Read by Phil Benson
8:54
6
The Julier Read by Phil Benson
9:11
7
The Maloja Read by Phil Benson
9:25
8
The Schyn Read by Phil Benson
3:31
9
The Oberalp Read by Phil Benson
10:09
10
The Furka Read by Phil Benson
11:41
11
The Grimsel Read by Phil Benson
26:23
12
The Landwasser Road Read by Phil Benson
6:55
13
The Engadine Read by Phil Benson
10:21
14
Other Passes Read by Phil Benson
11:13
15
What Are The Risks? Read by Phil Benson
24:01
16
The Labour Involved Read by Phil Benson
9:19
17
Purely Mechanical Read by Phil Benson
24:29
18
Conclusion Read by Phil Benson
7:32
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