MONT VENTOUX ROAD CAPTAIN
MY STORY
The Tour de France sparked my passion in the late 1990s. I bought my first road bike at the age of 21 with my first salary, coming from a modest family without a real interest in cycling.
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I learned the basics of training and took part in my first races in the early 2000s, but I soon realized that it was in high mountain cycling tourism that I would truly awaken. In 2014, after conquering some Alpine passes, I had my first encounter with the Giant of Provence... it was love at first sight!
For me, who had just earned a Ph.D. in Physics, it was a revelation: I wanted to be a cycling guide for foreigners (due to my enjoyment of meeting other cultures and practicing the languages of Shakespeare or Goethe) in the high mountains. I pursued professional training to be able to pursue this career, in other words: to fulfill my dream!
I also collaborated with the Top Vélo magazine, broadening my knowledge of high-end equipment used by the pros from 2017 to 2019. In 2024, I'm returning to my role as a tester and journalist !
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After a hiatus in Germany from 2020 to 2023, I am back too with all the enthusiasm, motivation, and determination to reach the summit of my dream with you!
Top Vélo, a unique story... of intertwined destinies then bound by a shared passion, by a shared commitment to quality and intellectual honesty, a love for aesthetics, and emotion expressed with sincerity and the imprint of friendship.
MVRC and Top Vélo are, above all, Patrick Denis, Salvatore Lombardo, Alexandre Lombardo, and their extraordinary team serving enthusiasts of ultimate cycling, with no compromises for our elite cycling community.
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Feel free to visit our excellent website www.topvelo.fr, and discover my past, present, and future articles :)
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Patrick Denis - Editor/Tester at Top Vélo