I've lived near Nice for quite a few years. I am from Scotland originally. Really the best point is that is has a variety of rides from the high summer peaks to accessible 900m climbs in the winter. We often do the Col de La Madone as a Christmas day mission, or a tour of the Esterel area. Riding near the coast in August though is a bit nuts sometimes. Too hot and busy so if you must do it, start super early.
Thanks for showing us Nice, Ollie. It does look ideal for training with its climbs and eateries and sunshine and luxe life vibe. And for a name for cream, I'd suggest MoonShine.
I was just in Nice. What a fantastic place. And there's definitely enough flat courses, if that's what you're after. The entire coastal area west of Nice is 100% flat
I just watched this again, Ollie, and truly, you present Nice like a local and that is remarkable for someone who has been there just six times or so. And I'm wondering, for a rider(s) who would just need a place for sleep and shower, are there any hostels or similarly priced accommodations? Or what sort of lodging costs did you encounter through Airbnb?
Cheers Robb. I haven't had experience of hostels, however there are loads of awesome airbnbs out there, so I would be inclined to check those out. In terms of food costs, it varies. Some of the small supermarkets are pricey, but the larger ones are fine.
Ollie, I'm thinking to head there (partly because of this vid, thanks) with my partner in May. She's been cycling a couple of year but not done anything like mountains. Are there some climbs inland from Nice that are pretty steady 4-7% range that we could do without biting off too much that would be daunting? Or are they all pretty steep once you get inland?
I would call my chamois cream; 'Maggots Crevice Ointment'. - as 'Maggot' was my nickname when i raced, basically because i got myself onto the result sheet where i really had no business being! thanks Ollie, mark
Other details - you can get there by train via Eurostar and TGV (change at Lille and Marseille or Avignon). You could also stay in Menton rather than Nice - I'll be in Rocquebrune-Cap-Martin as usual in the summer :-) The climbs are as good as they look in this video - the views are even better but difficult to capture how truly stunning they are!
i would do it like the leightweight stuff and try to put german words into it, so everyone gets hiped like crazy about the german quality --> "Popo Essence - pure performance, german engineering"
Another amazing lesser known climb is to the top of Mont Vial 1549m. It's one of the 3 highest mountains close to the coast and the only one that actually has a road access for its weather station that's on top. www.cols-cyclisme.com/alpes-maritimes/france/mont-vial-depuis-le-rouccias-c3052.htm
I've lived near Nice for quite a few years. I am from Scotland originally. Really the best point is that is has a variety of rides from the high summer peaks to accessible 900m climbs in the winter. We often do the Col de La Madone as a Christmas day mission, or a tour of the Esterel area. Riding near the coast in August though is a bit nuts sometimes. Too hot and busy so if you must do it, start super early.
This makes me regret not being into cycling the last two times I visited Nice. I could have had a day or two cycling!
I'm actually on holiday in Nice at this very moment. I rode up col de Vence and Aspremont today. Not very fast though. Beatiful autumn colours.
Get yourself to the bakery Bert!
It's good. What's even better, there are lots of similar places.
So informative and so helpful. Thanks Ollie.
More of these kind of vlogs in the future.
Thanks for showing us Nice, Ollie. It does look ideal for training with its climbs and eateries and sunshine and luxe life vibe. And for a name for cream, I'd suggest MoonShine.
I reckon its worth going just to pay the french legend playing the drums half way up the climbs!
*pay a visit to ...
if you wear the same cycling kit you and your brother could probably each ride half of a race with a sneaky switch in the middle.
Been to Monaco and cycled out to Nice a couple of times. I liked it more, it’s much more down to earth, not so alien.
Loving your video diaries 🖒
I was in Nice last June. Great place to ride
I was just in Nice. What a fantastic place.
And there's definitely enough flat courses, if that's what you're after. The entire coastal area west of Nice is 100% flat
Very cool vlog. Nice to take your brother along and create some great memories.
Another excellent vlog. Would be great to somehow get your routes out of Nice.
I just watched this again, Ollie, and truly, you present Nice like a local and that is remarkable for someone who has been there just six times or so. And I'm wondering, for a rider(s) who would just need a place for sleep and shower, are there any hostels or similarly priced accommodations? Or what sort of lodging costs did you encounter through Airbnb?
Cheers Robb. I haven't had experience of hostels, however there are loads of awesome airbnbs out there, so I would be inclined to check those out. In terms of food costs, it varies. Some of the small supermarkets are pricey, but the larger ones are fine.
Thanks, Ollie, and thanks again for your Tour de Nice. And for sure you'll get that KOM next time.
Geez, Ollie looks so cute in this video 😘
these vlog diaries are really good.
IMO the only drawback to a cycling holiday in Nice is how expensive everything is! But I agree the roads/cafes/food is brilliant
Thanks for the video! Would have loved to know a little about your bikes you brought over.
3:25 did you say Castelli Rock? If so, that's the most genius pun ever
Fabulous vlog thanks Ollie. Really helpful insights and advice.
A new chamois cream? Hell for Leather
Squelch!! For those rides when you just need that little bit more.
Ollie, I'm thinking to head there (partly because of this vid, thanks) with my partner in May. She's been cycling a couple of year but not done anything like mountains. Are there some climbs inland from Nice that are pretty steady 4-7% range that we could do without biting off too much that would be daunting? Or are they all pretty steep once you get inland?
I would call my chamois cream; 'Maggots Crevice Ointment'. - as 'Maggot' was my nickname when i raced, basically because i got myself onto the result sheet where i really had no business being! thanks Ollie, mark
Great vid love the cake reference :)
Other details - you can get there by train via Eurostar and TGV (change at Lille and Marseille or Avignon). You could also stay in Menton rather than Nice - I'll be in Rocquebrune-Cap-Martin as usual in the summer :-)
The climbs are as good as they look in this video - the views are even better but difficult to capture how truly stunning they are!
Thats a really cool winter motivation, going to nice in march or april🚲🌄
Could you not link your Strava rides into the bio / description so we can see them? It would be handy for those of us inclined to try the area out.
Here's the ride up the Col de Turini www.strava.com/activities/1120613298
www.strava.com/activities/1120613298 here's one. It's worth checking out Joe Dombrowski's Strava too. Lots of good routes. He knows the best roads!
Chamois cream - "cheeky treat". Cheers
Where is the cafe you filmed from at 15:10? Do you remember the location?
St. Agnes. half way up the madone.
Is this Cafe Cicliste, still have rental road bikes? Cant find ''rental'' option on the web page.
Could you send a link for garmin of the first ride of the video, please
I took a vélo Bleu from vieux Nice into the damn Alpes !! Lol. I had travelled 70km and the cops sent me back to the city
Nice overview of Nice. My chamois cream would be called "Tender Bits"
Gooch glide for the chamois cream.
Masterpiece Arse Crease Chaf-Decrease Grease.
Chamois cream names: Nutella, Cool running
Love these vlogs!! keep up the good work!
Love these vlogs. For the competition: “Aaaaaaaah-sss”
Snowman's Saddle Butter
+1 to bucket list.
That cadence though 😂
cream brand - aaaaaaaahhhhhh the relief
Beautiful place. I never use chamois cream. Look too pricey to me.
Mallorca long transfer from the airport.... 5 minute drive to palma/arenal
Long, if you stay in Pollenca or Alcudia.
Oliver Bridgewood
Yeah totally agree
When is a good time to cycle in Nice? Which months?
now! April, May, June, Sept, Oct
Thanks. Looking at flights already!
Great piece Ollie,I hope you didn't have to suffer to much for our entertainment lol.
That's going to come in January when we've 'persuaded' him to go vegan for the whole month, to shoot another documentary!
That`s just mean and cruel lol.
I'd call mine "A bit of cheeky cream"
Crack Wax - crude but to the point
i would do it like the leightweight stuff and try to put german words into it, so everyone gets hiped like crazy about the german quality --> "Popo Essence - pure performance, german engineering"
While climbing sharp hill, he is taking video.. vaaov! :) impressing.
Another amazing lesser known climb is to the top of Mont Vial 1549m. It's one of the 3 highest mountains close to the coast and the only one that actually has a road access for its weather station that's on top.
www.cols-cyclisme.com/alpes-maritimes/france/mont-vial-depuis-le-rouccias-c3052.htm
I would call it Arsolium.
Chamois Cream brand name: Schlang and Gang
Cookie cutter cream - sponsored by Phil Gaimon.
TWIN!
No way is that Voekler.
Yeah, he seems more of a saxophone guy to us...
Chamy cream... "Sore no more"
P's nuts butter :)
Chamois cream - 'friction eviction'
6:34 lol
Bum Raba. As in Rum Baba.
MagEl chamois cream (Magnesium Electrolyte)...
Arse ache no more" TM.
Chamois Cream brand name: Booty saver...
Chamois Cream name: BetterButz
Derrière Dreams - Treat your backside to a pasting ;)
Chamois cream brand: Nuts about your nutz
Honey Bunny Plum Protector.
(Smooth cheeks for the peaks ) the ultimate chamois cream
Chez Wayne's?
(Smooth Operator) All Day Long .
'The bee's bollocks'
Red cheek magic cream
starfish butter
I will call it "crememoise"
Dream Cream
i would kill to live in nice
anti chaffinch creme
Back n Crack Cream
Thigh glide
Between the Cheeks
Friction is fiction