The world's most adventurous cycling passes

The road is a 25.7-kilometer trail in Grand County, Utah, which can be used all year round. In 2010 there was a flood and rock falls that partially erased the road. But repaired again you can tackle the path again today. There is little room for error here. When looking at the pictures alone, you can start to sweat. The road is only mobile when it is dry, when wet one has no chance here. But the road dries very fast and can be used for 1-2 hours after rain.

The wide road leads constantly to the abyss of the Green River - spectacular and exciting at the same time. Why build such a road in the first place? Here drive also 4WD vehicles. The road is the only access to the western part of the White Rim Trail in Canyonland National Park - generally a wonderful region for outdoor hungry people!
The view that keeps opening up on the Mineral Bottom Road is fantastic. Only always stay on the mountain side, in some places it goes next to the road namely several 100 meters in the depth!

Located on the southern border between France and Italy, the Col du Sommeiller peaks at 2,995 meters above sea level. Its long climb of 26 kilometers is accessible by mountain bike. The view at the top is spectacular. You need a good physical condition to climb this passage of altitude.

It’s awesome. Rode it from Launceston in January. Can be done on a road bike, but the steep gravel sections are better with fatter rubber, especially in decent. Would advise a gravel bike. There are no food or water stops the whole way, so take plenty of provisions.

This pass is a unique paved road that leads up to Dizin - Iran's largest ski resort. It is part of Road 425 and leads up to 3,200 meters above sea level. Yes, the oxygen gets thin here, the slope is hard. The road itself is very good. The last 6 kilometers of the road are 17 steep "hairpin bends" curves, which demand you everything again. Due to the altitude, the weather is unpredictable. There is a lot of snow here and that regularly leads to avalanches. The Iranians are not so sure about it and just let it happen. But you can always be very well informed about the current situation, when the way is clear, nothing holds you back.

The Gata Loops in Ladakh, India. 21 turns that will take you up to the 4,937 meter Nakeela La Pass. It is part of the Manali-Leh Highway, a road that leads over 5 passes from Manali to Leh. The Gata loops themselves are 23 kilometers long and lead up 730 vertical meters.

It is an asphalt road, but always has gravel sections. The weather in this region is unpredictable and landslides, snowfall and avalanches can be a problem at any time. Driving here is no small matter, extra hoses are required. Especially the height is reason enough to give you a medal after your "work", you deserve it!

It is rumored that the street is haunted by the ghost of a tourist buried here. But do not worry, on the bike you are certainly faster than the spirit on foot. ;-)

The French Col de Braus is a small pass of the Alpes Maritimes, the so-called Maritime Alps, on the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, which form the border with Italy. The pass connects l'Escarène to the west with Sospel to the east. Perfect for big and small tours, it always offers a highlight. You could, for example, from Sospel on the Col de Turini on to L'Authion and Lantosque, over the Col de la Porte and Col St. Roch to L'Escarène and over the Col de Braus back to Sospel. Of course, you can make this route much shorter, for example, if you go down from Turini via Peira Cava to the Col de l'Orme and arrive via the small Col de l'Able practically on the Col de Braus above and only roll down to Sospel , By the way, the pass was already part of the Tour de France!
 
Perhaps interesting additional information - under the mountain runs the almost 6-kilometer long railway tunnel of the Tendabahn - If you prefer the return journey would be relaxed.

The total of 69 kilometers long death road "La Carretera de los Yungas" in Bolivia is considered the most dangerous road in the world. Those who love the thrills, should not miss a bike ride between the city of La Paz and the town of Coroico.

Admittedly, these days it's not the most dangerous road anymore, because a nearby highway has taken over most of the traffic, so there's less danger. The narrow road, which sometimes only leaves room for a car, climbs the mountain on green wooded slopes up to the 4,650-meter-high La Cumpre Pass. Curve after curve while looking into the deep canyons below.

In the past, the road was really the "Black Widow" under the streets of this world. It is believed that up to 300 people died annually who traveled on this road. Dozens of cars have come over the road every year and plunged into the depths. Hence the alternative name "Death Road". No wonder then that ultimately had an alternative way. Thus it is now free for the cyclists of this world.

The climb from the village of Sa Calobra to the Coll dels Reis is one of the main reasons that cyclists come to Mallorca. With an average gradient of seven percent it goes up over ten kilometers. So Sa Calobra may not be as challenging as the Alps or the Pyrenees, but it is still an exceptionally beautiful climb. The 26 hairpin bends and the exciting descent will also make your heart beat faster. The first two kilometers are very easy and could quickly give you the impression that the entire route is easy. But after a few steep sections, you will quickly realize that you have to divide your strength. There's something else to come. After kilometer 7 there is also the hardest part with an incline of ten percent! If your legs are already tired here - you will feel it.

Caution is advised here with the traffic, but in Mallorca motorists are usually very considerate when dealing with cyclists. And weather-wise - at 30 degrees in the shade you should of course think about it or provide enough water, because you can no longer fill it up until you have reached the top. The driveway definitely has a lot to offer. The perfect challenging road, the great view and the subsequent descent, of course. So go ahead and enjoy!

The Mont Ventoux is of course an absolute "MUST" for every racing cyclist. And apart from the Tour de France hype about this mountain, it is simply beautiful - great route from Bedoin first through the light oak forest, later through the barren limestone landscape with a view of Provence that you have to experience.

And if you're not driving uphill at racing speed, the incline is also much less dramatic than is often said.