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bobinski
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Sure is and sensibly taking it a bit easier today. Peyresourde and Tourmalet for him and some freaking insane descents. Hard but glorious day. Unbelievably hot 35 plus for much of day and really has taken its toll.
Stay hydrated, stay safe, have fun
When you said you were going to cycle the Pyrenees - I didn’t know you was going to do them in a day.. chapeau
bobinski
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Andy, the heat really took its toll on us yesterday so be careful, hydrate etc and stay hydrated.
Looks like someone forgot to put the sunscreen on! - don’t forget in those temperatures/skies
First time?Conquered the Alp!!!
Feck that was so hard, so hot.
Forgot the Gopro going up, nothing interesting to watch, old man about to die
It's got to be done as its such an iconic climb, but in all honesty it's an ugly climb with no real views and its very exposed, so when it's hot you really feel it.
Still! Chapeau and well done........... and despite my disparaging remarks about its lack of beauty, I've done it twice, bought a photo from one of the road-side photographers and bought a full Alpe d'Huez kit from one of the shops at the top. So feel free to point out my hypocrisy!
If you get the chance, then do the Col de Sarenne which is the climb on the far side of Alpe d'Huez. You start from the dam about 5-10kms up the road to the Col de Lautaret. Its a pig of a climb, which starts out and finishes with slopes of 11% and above, but once you're at the top you have a beautiful run across a mountain valley which brings you to the top of Alpe d'Huez, and you can descend from there.
I wouldn't descend the Sarenne. Its narrow and a bit sketchy. The pros went down it in the Tour about 3 to 4 years ago and were apparently not too happy about it.
There's also a couple of nice balcony roads that run right and left off Alpe d'Huez.
La Berarde is also a good ride. It's an out and back dead end, but superb scenery with a couple of cafes at the end. Ideal for a rest day!
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It was brutal today. We spent quite along time in the village awaiting slower riders, then climbed upto the official finish for photos and made a descent on this small narrow lane.
Despite the heat, my legs feel remarkably good, I'd drunk 3 litres before the climb and another 1climbing also a water bottle to pour over my head, legs and body to keep cool.
I'm also pissed as a fart having stopped for 4 pints in the local town.
Roll on tomorrow
off to eat everything now
Despite the heat, my legs feel remarkably good, I'd drunk 3 litres before the climb and another 1climbing also a water bottle to pour over my head, legs and body to keep cool.
I'm also pissed as a fart having stopped for 4 pints in the local town.
Roll on tomorrow
off to eat everything now
theboxers
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Sensible strategy
I'm also pissed as a fart having stopped for 4 pints in the local town.
the pay off The hangover and sore legsRoll on tomorrow
off to eat everything now
