Day 4 Dallas Mclister


We headed out of a saint Maurice we're we had rested well yesterday my legs were a bit sensitive after 4 rides in Thonon les Bain .But thanks to the one winged warrior Jeff Desbecker call a spade a spade and shit stinky who supplied me and Baz with protein powder which we proceeded to over dose on last night .We were feeling dangerous so Baz dressed appropriately
 Sporting his fastest out fit full Ferrari colours.

Before the riding started today dramas began early ,Jonathan  has lost his wallet and passport he was awarded the pukeko (outstanding ability to stand out ) for sweating a lot so it's appropriate he's has a pukeko on his helmet as we head off .Desbecker direct traffic as we get organised to leave.Ive been getting my jeffs mixed up I'm not sure who is on the tour and who is the tour organiser.



We have 2 ks to warm up then the 48 k of climbing 2000 m to the top of Col de I'iseran altitude 2754m the plan is to coffee at Val-d'Isere . Dave Drew and Geoff our fearless leader half wheel each other in to town fighting it out to be the alfa male in the group and take all the women. Me and Baz aren't sure what they will do with them .
It's An amazing town with impressive mountain hotels and homes after coffee we have 17 km to go and 1000 m of climbing at altitude .



My trusty Garmin tells me it's 14 deg but the wind chill is at least 20 deg a hot topic amongst the crew what to wear how many layers.

The climb is more of the same 8 - 12%  but the lungs are burning and my heart is trying to escape through  my mouth .Me and Jr are out front cruising soaking up the amazing scene playing out in front of us.
It may be the shortage of oxygen or the sense of achievement but its like riding in heaven truly amazing surrounding and feeling .



My back start to tighten so it time to stand up also I feel the need to ride alone click a few gears shoot ahead of Jr cruising along then hear a bike behind have a quick look but don't see the name tag on the jacket (every one has a white coat so Dave the school teacher has written his name on the tag to the amusement of all we suspect his undies are also named) click some gears to drop JR but he's still there

I'm impressed look back to see Dave Drew undisputed owner of the poker dot jersey .

I tell him to power up as I'm diggin the vibe alone style .5 k to go to the top and Jr is back another quick look click a few gears blast to the top at 20 k/hr hurting big time but exhilarated .

Arrive to the top hide from the wind quick as it insanely cold once you stop .to my surprise mr hunt pulls up not Jr .

The crew role in one at a time grins on faces steamy bellowing from there blow holes .Last but by no means least Robina a powerful woman who has earned an unmeasurable amount of my respect .



Then it's time to layer up 321 go we plummet down the smooth roads that encourage you to lean your bike over more push the limits of your tires and ability.But there a down side the faster you go the colder it is.



From the bottom we have 60 k of down to our next destination Saint Michael de Maurienne but the cycle god Are not playing fair and we have a good head wind.on the way,
Mike decides to remodel some French roads with his ass by going for a slide . He's  a bit black and blue but ok. On the way Leigh tries for the fourth time I've seen to become a car grill his life long dream !  



We hit our destination a hot shower and me and my roomy restart our conversation about what we will buy our wife's for letting us come on this trip. Barry is trying to talk me into a pearl necklace but that sounds expensive and we haven't seen any pearl shops !

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