{"title":"Col de la Loze Challenge","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"347\" data-start=\"230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"281\" data-start=\"230\"\u003eCol de la Loze Challenge – French Alps (France)\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most iconic gran fondos in the Alps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"466\" data-start=\"349\"\u003eRide the full Gran Fondo (117 km, double ascent of Col de la Loze) or choose one of two shorter Medio Fondo routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"546\" data-start=\"468\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"546\" data-start=\"468\"\u003eGet your entry now with 25% CycloWorld discount — limited spots available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"col-de-la-loze-challenge-2026-117-km","title":"Col de la Loze Challenge 2026 – 117 km","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .indent-list {\n    list-style: none;\n    padding-left: 0;\n  }\n  .indent-list li {\n    position: relative;\n    padding-left: 1.2em;\n    margin-bottom: 0.2em;\n  }\n  .indent-list li::before {\n    content: \"•\";\n    position: absolute;\n    left: 0;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSave 25% on your registration with the official discount code\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOnly via CycloWorld – directly applicable during registration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreviously known as Gran Fondo Col de la Loze\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dOJkbZc3sIY\" style=\"width: 75%; aspect-ratio: 16\/9;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eCycloWorld editorial\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Col de la Loze Challenge is widely regarded as one of the toughest gran fondos in the Alps. 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