We caught up with professional 'cycling bum' Alain Rumpf about his 36 years in cycling. From racing to working with the UCI for 20 years, to cycling guiding in the Swiss Alps to now, providing some of the most wonderful cycling content we all love to see.
We discuss a tremendous amount, from the tarnished era of cycling – doping and its impact – the UCI and its evolution. Some of the things the UCI does well and the challenges it has faced. We discuss riding in Switzerland, some of the best climbs to do, where to stay, events to keep on your radar plus loads more.
Where you can find Alain:
Website https://switchback.alpsinsight.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aswisswithapulse/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alain.rumpf/
Twitter https://twitter.com/alainrumpf
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alainrumpf/
Alain's top three must ride Swiss Climbs:
- Col du Sanetsch https://switchback.alpsinsight.com/cycling/sanetsch-pass/
- The Grosse Scheidegg https://switchback.alpsinsight.com/cycling/grosse-scheidegg/
- Gotthard Pass https://switchback.alpsinsight.com/cycling/gotthard-pass-tremola/
More rides from Switchback: https://switchback.alpsinsight.com/cycling/grosse-scheidegg/
Other links from the show:
Alps Insights https://www.google.com.hk/amp/s/alpsinsight.com/amp/
VeloMagazine https://www.lequipe.fr/Velo-mag/
Cyclist Off Road https://shop.cyclist.co.uk/products/cyclist-off-road-magazine-issue-3
Alka Cycking https://alka-sport.com/en/catalogue/cycling/
Valais https://www.valais.ch/en/home
Tour des Stations https://tourdesstations.ch/en/
Ed Laverack rides the Tour des Stations https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hVdL4uNNAh0
Sust Lodge, Andermatt https://shakermaker-group.ch/sust/
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