Alp d’Huez Sept 4th Day 6 Dictated by Leigh
As we stop at the bottom we remember the story that leigh has told us his last ride - our 2007 Rugby quarter finals loss sticks in his memory. Arriving at the bottom he unloaded with his cycling companions and headed straight up
Today we have cycled from just below La Grave. Leigh warns us that the first couple kms are steep but that does not stop him taking off in a big gear heading for the top to only make the first two or three corners before pulling the lever back.
Then was passed by Geoff before we we were both swamped by Dave
Dave had sat on the bottom chatting to Jef D for 3 mins - thinking that was it was enough to get us well up the hill - of course it wasn’t and he screams past us after about the third turn of 21.
Leigh’s original ride was with a french team mate and the top was reached in around the mid 50’s but this time he struggles to break the hour mark.
Dave went on to make a 50mins and 40secs Geoff went on to a 57min ride and Dallas with a very good 62 min to make third on the podium. (which is of course set up at the top)
For the record the other times are below.
Our team passed multiple riders from different countries - the orange dutch, the accountants from . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. ., but the combined strength of the kiwi’s - boys and girls were by far the strongest on the day.
The ride is a mythical 21 corner 14 km ascent that serves as a test for the tour de france (multiple times) with the fastest time going going to marco pantani in 37 mins (after riding the Telegraph and Galibier) Froome in 2013 was 40 mins, Quintana was 39mins
After coffee, baguettes and a shouting match from the skinny waitresses and buying spree (Mike and Jonathan) we rode up and over the Sarrenne col (used by the tour this time - probably the only time) A rough narrow descent drops us back into the valley (with a quick stop for ice cream on the way)
Drive back to Briancon (Dave had considered riding this but the drive out had changed his mind)
Leigh - was super impressed on the drive out to see the mythical off piste ski area of La Grave. With the glaciated peaks above the ski area and no ski patrol to pick you if you get yourself in trouble.
The times
Dave 50.40
Geoff 57. 50
Dallas 62.00
Leigh 1.06
JR 1.08
Leslie 1.10
Mike 1.17
Jonathan 1.20
Barry 1.23
Robina 1.28
Saturday, September 21, 2013
JR locked it up THE CORONA MOMENT !! Pyrenees day one
JR locked it up THE CORONA MOMENT !!
Pyrenees day one by Geoff
A beautiful morning greeted the peleton of 5 + 2. Di and Lindsay being the two, and Leigh, Dave, Leslie, JR and Geoff the last remaining from the 13 who left Geneva.
We have our hotel apartments, Les Arches, in the town of Saint Lary Soulan, and the Williams joined us as we departed downstream on the banks of the Neste river. At Arreau (just before) we turned and proceeded up the road towards the col de Pyresourde. (1563m) After a k or two we looked back and the peleton had doubled in size. We had been joined by a English group of 5 who had been staying at a gite run by a English man living here for 9 yrs and running cycling tours
The tour leader Chris went to the front which was a bit unfortunate as we had probably thought the day would be a group ride to the top. Leigh was first to react and he went straight up to him. I was busy encouraging Dave to go but he held back. Leslie stopped for a quick pee and disappeared, leaving Dave and me to go with JR.
We quickly closed Chris and Leigh on great smooth tar riding and a gradient that dropped back to 6 degrees. More chat about local terrain and good rides, and where this road and that went, which way the tour went etc before Dave steadily with ‘no effort’ put his power into the pedal and we rode away from Chris and his group.
The Pyresourde - as famous as it is, is easy climbing and not long or high and we are soon all sitting in the sun enjoying crepes and omelets and coffee. Served to us by a young girl just back from 5 months touring New Zealand.
A quick descent on smooth tar back down the road we have climbed and with Chris leading we don’t miss the turn off that leads us towards the Azet col.
The exactly same story applies on this col. Chris jumps away and is left to dangle out there. Leigh closes him down, then Dave and me and JR and Lindsay, before his puffing disappears behind us. Smooth road climbing - at about 8 degrees - so steeper climbing than the alps but a lot shorter,
Don’t take the ski field turn - follow the yellow tour de france arrows on the road and we are soon at the top.
We gather all / share a story or two with the poms and then we are off.
What Chris didn’t say was that after 3 - or 4 kms thee was a hard left turn hairpin.
THE CORONA MOMENT !! JR brakes hard - slides the back wheel sideways - lets it run - pulls hard again - almost high sides, lets it runout into the grass verge and saves the day. One foot out - no stopping - clips in and away again.
Thar story will be told a few more times over the years - JR’s Corona moment. He of course takes the pukeko award.
And then we are back in town.
Of course Dave has not had enough and soon I find that i’m going up hill again with him.
Up the valley towards Spain and the tunnel. One hour of climbing and Ive had enough of the valley road climbing that kicks to 10 degrees a couple times and I head home.
Dave of course goes up another 6kms at 8 percent grade.
It is only 18 mins to home to find JR / leslie by the pool sunning and enjoying a Corona.
Pyrenees day one by Geoff
A beautiful morning greeted the peleton of 5 + 2. Di and Lindsay being the two, and Leigh, Dave, Leslie, JR and Geoff the last remaining from the 13 who left Geneva.
We have our hotel apartments, Les Arches, in the town of Saint Lary Soulan, and the Williams joined us as we departed downstream on the banks of the Neste river. At Arreau (just before) we turned and proceeded up the road towards the col de Pyresourde. (1563m) After a k or two we looked back and the peleton had doubled in size. We had been joined by a English group of 5 who had been staying at a gite run by a English man living here for 9 yrs and running cycling tours
The tour leader Chris went to the front which was a bit unfortunate as we had probably thought the day would be a group ride to the top. Leigh was first to react and he went straight up to him. I was busy encouraging Dave to go but he held back. Leslie stopped for a quick pee and disappeared, leaving Dave and me to go with JR.
We quickly closed Chris and Leigh on great smooth tar riding and a gradient that dropped back to 6 degrees. More chat about local terrain and good rides, and where this road and that went, which way the tour went etc before Dave steadily with ‘no effort’ put his power into the pedal and we rode away from Chris and his group.
The Pyresourde - as famous as it is, is easy climbing and not long or high and we are soon all sitting in the sun enjoying crepes and omelets and coffee. Served to us by a young girl just back from 5 months touring New Zealand.
A quick descent on smooth tar back down the road we have climbed and with Chris leading we don’t miss the turn off that leads us towards the Azet col.
The exactly same story applies on this col. Chris jumps away and is left to dangle out there. Leigh closes him down, then Dave and me and JR and Lindsay, before his puffing disappears behind us. Smooth road climbing - at about 8 degrees - so steeper climbing than the alps but a lot shorter,
Don’t take the ski field turn - follow the yellow tour de france arrows on the road and we are soon at the top.
We gather all / share a story or two with the poms and then we are off.
What Chris didn’t say was that after 3 - or 4 kms thee was a hard left turn hairpin.
THE CORONA MOMENT !! JR brakes hard - slides the back wheel sideways - lets it run - pulls hard again - almost high sides, lets it runout into the grass verge and saves the day. One foot out - no stopping - clips in and away again.
Thar story will be told a few more times over the years - JR’s Corona moment. He of course takes the pukeko award.
And then we are back in town.
Of course Dave has not had enough and soon I find that i’m going up hill again with him.
Up the valley towards Spain and the tunnel. One hour of climbing and Ive had enough of the valley road climbing that kicks to 10 degrees a couple times and I head home.
Dave of course goes up another 6kms at 8 percent grade.
It is only 18 mins to home to find JR / leslie by the pool sunning and enjoying a Corona.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Sept 16th day 8 Barcelonnette - Beuil
Sept 16th day 8
Some changes to the program today as the col de la cayolle is closed
After checking out the options we elect for the highest main road in Europe col de Bonnette 2807 m
Thats only 32kms of climbing
The first 10kms go easy up to Jaisers but immediately we turn there it goes uphill.
climbing at 6-7% now is easy and we settle into the work and Dave decides it is his day to help Robina stay at the front and pushes her on anything below 8 degrees. His legs must have been burning at the top of the col
We climb for more than 3 hrs -out of the wooded countryside past small villages and into the upper valley - 9 kms to go =- seems impossible that it can be so far
We are all in our own zones - JR riding with Leigh until he runs out of surf stories and then he is gone and he rides on his own to claim the col for himself.
Dave is with Robina, Geoff and Leslie ride together, Mike by himself mostly in the upper stages and Jonathan with Barry but they split near the top
At 2807 it is high in the world - nothing higher ( a lookout point) and a way in the distance the snow covered alps. Below we can see 2okms of snaking road, but it is not until we are on it we realize how good the surface is- Perfect is one word but event that is not good enough. Ultra smooth tar, twisting flowing corners the road disappearing for ever.
On the first curves in the upper section following Dallas i seem to free fall down through a abandoned town 9or could be barracks for the gun emplacements scattered around the col (don’t want those Italians sneaking over the ridge
We are in the Mecantour Park and it runs along the Italian border.
The road keeps descending - down and down until finally after 20 + mins of high speed descending we stop to regroup
But there is more - it takes another 20 mins to descend a tightening valley until we reach anything like a main road.
now it lunch time 1200 and we pull into the first available spot and enjoy a slow lunch in .. . .. . .. . ..
After lunch its more descending and the A team stops to adjust clothing levels
(JR has finally warmed up)
Down some more but only at 3 % and we form a train and each takes long pulls on the front as we whistle down the gorge - riding slowly after lunch - just under 50kms hr.
A paved bike path provides some additional fun as it twists and turns alongside the road.
Soon it is climbing time again - from . . .. . . . .Tirree it is 1000m of ascending up a small country road Mike and Jonathon enjoy a van ride and leigh the occasional door pull
At he pointed end dave, Geoff and Dallas ride tempo up the hill- the banter ‘get a cup of concrete in yar’ style soon brings the pace up from 11kms -to 12kms/hr and more banter pushed that up to 14kms hr uphill.
Riding three abreast we top the col and descend to Beuil and the fabulous hotel Escapade where we enjoy a 2 star Michelin meal that leaves us all full to the brim
The best fine french dining we have had
Some changes to the program today as the col de la cayolle is closed
After checking out the options we elect for the highest main road in Europe col de Bonnette 2807 m
Thats only 32kms of climbing
The first 10kms go easy up to Jaisers but immediately we turn there it goes uphill.
climbing at 6-7% now is easy and we settle into the work and Dave decides it is his day to help Robina stay at the front and pushes her on anything below 8 degrees. His legs must have been burning at the top of the col
We climb for more than 3 hrs -out of the wooded countryside past small villages and into the upper valley - 9 kms to go =- seems impossible that it can be so far
We are all in our own zones - JR riding with Leigh until he runs out of surf stories and then he is gone and he rides on his own to claim the col for himself.
Dave is with Robina, Geoff and Leslie ride together, Mike by himself mostly in the upper stages and Jonathan with Barry but they split near the top
At 2807 it is high in the world - nothing higher ( a lookout point) and a way in the distance the snow covered alps. Below we can see 2okms of snaking road, but it is not until we are on it we realize how good the surface is- Perfect is one word but event that is not good enough. Ultra smooth tar, twisting flowing corners the road disappearing for ever.
On the first curves in the upper section following Dallas i seem to free fall down through a abandoned town 9or could be barracks for the gun emplacements scattered around the col (don’t want those Italians sneaking over the ridge
We are in the Mecantour Park and it runs along the Italian border.
The road keeps descending - down and down until finally after 20 + mins of high speed descending we stop to regroup
But there is more - it takes another 20 mins to descend a tightening valley until we reach anything like a main road.
now it lunch time 1200 and we pull into the first available spot and enjoy a slow lunch in .. . .. . .. . ..
After lunch its more descending and the A team stops to adjust clothing levels
(JR has finally warmed up)
Down some more but only at 3 % and we form a train and each takes long pulls on the front as we whistle down the gorge - riding slowly after lunch - just under 50kms hr.
A paved bike path provides some additional fun as it twists and turns alongside the road.
Soon it is climbing time again - from . . .. . . . .Tirree it is 1000m of ascending up a small country road Mike and Jonathon enjoy a van ride and leigh the occasional door pull
At he pointed end dave, Geoff and Dallas ride tempo up the hill- the banter ‘get a cup of concrete in yar’ style soon brings the pace up from 11kms -to 12kms/hr and more banter pushed that up to 14kms hr uphill.
Riding three abreast we top the col and descend to Beuil and the fabulous hotel Escapade where we enjoy a 2 star Michelin meal that leaves us all full to the brim
The best fine french dining we have had
Sat 15th Day 7 By JR Briancon - Barcelonnette
Sat 15th Day 7
By JR
Forecast for the top of Col d’Izord
Rain 57- 72% chance with 10-20mm expected
Temp at the top of d’Izord predicted 7 degrees to 1 degree
Wind forecast 24km
It was a day of roughly 50kms up and 63 kms down
A reduced crew, some taking a rest day as the weather was not our side. A guaranteed soaking
2 major cols Col d”Izord 2360m and Col de Vars 2019m making this a HARD CORE day out. A lunch in the middle at Guillestre saved our arses and 5 pizzas woofed down as the rain dumped outside.
We stumbled out , full bellies and into 20kms of up. It was a FART FEST for some and the small team (Dave, Leslie, JR, Dallas and Geoff) worked together to grovel over the second col of the day. Soaked (some of us) we ripped up the wet downhill.
As one ‘express train, numbed we charged into Barcelonette.
Approx 5 hrs in the saddle.
A day of rain, steaming heat, frozen downhills, aching ups and 5 pizzas that saved all of us
Climbing speeds are about 10kms hr - so about 4 hrs of cilmbing
By JR
Forecast for the top of Col d’Izord
Rain 57- 72% chance with 10-20mm expected
Temp at the top of d’Izord predicted 7 degrees to 1 degree
Wind forecast 24km
It was a day of roughly 50kms up and 63 kms down
A reduced crew, some taking a rest day as the weather was not our side. A guaranteed soaking
2 major cols Col d”Izord 2360m and Col de Vars 2019m making this a HARD CORE day out. A lunch in the middle at Guillestre saved our arses and 5 pizzas woofed down as the rain dumped outside.
We stumbled out , full bellies and into 20kms of up. It was a FART FEST for some and the small team (Dave, Leslie, JR, Dallas and Geoff) worked together to grovel over the second col of the day. Soaked (some of us) we ripped up the wet downhill.
As one ‘express train, numbed we charged into Barcelonette.
Approx 5 hrs in the saddle.
A day of rain, steaming heat, frozen downhills, aching ups and 5 pizzas that saved all of us
Climbing speeds are about 10kms hr - so about 4 hrs of cilmbing
Saturday, September 14, 2013
100 METES FROM THE SAVOY - TURN RIGHT AND CLIMB
Sounds easy enough - but what’s ahead is a bit different than we are used to in NZ.
The col du Telegraph and
then the Col du Galibier
Right from the start the gradient ramps up and after a initial burst from leigh it is the ‘drugs free’ Leslie who slides away. (we sent her test away and still awaiting the results)
She claims it was dua cafe at breakfast, JR (John Raymond says it was because he did say good morning , or some such thing.
Whatever she is gone burger - soon out of sight and mind.
The thick forest and twists and turns hide her from sight and she is finally spotted just cresting the col - some 2 kms at least in from of us (we all decide we want some of whatever it was that she took)
Meanwhile the peleton increased by two as Di and Lindsay descend from the Telegraph to join us and we climb steadily to the first col of the day . Out to the right views of the snow covered tops of the Croix de Tetes.
Telegraph is not really a true col - more like a bump on the way up Galibier. Jackets on for the 5kms descent to Valloire, and we still freeze going down.
Another big cycle group is getting together in Valloire - must be thirty of them (in orange so must be a dutch group)
Straight in Valloire, the real work begins, 18 kms to go. It’s steep straight from town but it soon flattens. Leigh is again miles away but comes back as it steepens, and we are all entertained by the French Mirage jets targeting a orange smoke flare further up the valley. The army communications units are present in two or three places.
Dallas, Dave and myself climb steadily with Leigh as the road turns fro the first time and starts to zig zag up a face to reach the upper valley. Leigh plays with us - surging away- of course we follow. He does that three or four times - (just because he said - still trying to find some legs - yeah right)
Soon the bottom gear falls out and he is gone, and it is just Dave and I moving on towards the top with Dallas back a little.
The top is in sight but still a long way away as we work our way up the right shoulder, before the next to last series of switch backs
The fight jets are back and they dive at our height down the valley towards the remote valley they have targeted
the final series of turns - and ahead guys are getting of their bikes - stopping with heads held low. Dave urges me on as the last 100meters seems hard and we ride together over the col.
The others arrive quickly, but it is cold and so we descend to the cafe down in the sun and watch streams of bikes going both ways. Some ride up from this side, get their photo taken and return for coffee.
The sun soon warms the group up and the shop benefits from sales of named items.
A Barry puncture slows the descent to col de Lautaret and some of us take the chance to lie in the sun and catch two mins of sleep.
So passes the Col du Galibier - the mythical passage that the tour of France has used 53 times.
The road from Lautaret towards Briancon sits at 6% gradient - fast enough to tuck and not so fast to brake for corners. At 65kms a hr the distance it disappearing fast.
A small regroup a train of riders soon brings us o Briancon and the hotel
Another great sunny day in the Alps
The col du Telegraph and
then the Col du Galibier
Right from the start the gradient ramps up and after a initial burst from leigh it is the ‘drugs free’ Leslie who slides away. (we sent her test away and still awaiting the results)
She claims it was dua cafe at breakfast, JR (John Raymond says it was because he did say good morning , or some such thing.
Whatever she is gone burger - soon out of sight and mind.
The thick forest and twists and turns hide her from sight and she is finally spotted just cresting the col - some 2 kms at least in from of us (we all decide we want some of whatever it was that she took)
Meanwhile the peleton increased by two as Di and Lindsay descend from the Telegraph to join us and we climb steadily to the first col of the day . Out to the right views of the snow covered tops of the Croix de Tetes.
Telegraph is not really a true col - more like a bump on the way up Galibier. Jackets on for the 5kms descent to Valloire, and we still freeze going down.
Another big cycle group is getting together in Valloire - must be thirty of them (in orange so must be a dutch group)
Straight in Valloire, the real work begins, 18 kms to go. It’s steep straight from town but it soon flattens. Leigh is again miles away but comes back as it steepens, and we are all entertained by the French Mirage jets targeting a orange smoke flare further up the valley. The army communications units are present in two or three places.
Dallas, Dave and myself climb steadily with Leigh as the road turns fro the first time and starts to zig zag up a face to reach the upper valley. Leigh plays with us - surging away- of course we follow. He does that three or four times - (just because he said - still trying to find some legs - yeah right)
Soon the bottom gear falls out and he is gone, and it is just Dave and I moving on towards the top with Dallas back a little.
The top is in sight but still a long way away as we work our way up the right shoulder, before the next to last series of switch backs
The fight jets are back and they dive at our height down the valley towards the remote valley they have targeted
the final series of turns - and ahead guys are getting of their bikes - stopping with heads held low. Dave urges me on as the last 100meters seems hard and we ride together over the col.
The others arrive quickly, but it is cold and so we descend to the cafe down in the sun and watch streams of bikes going both ways. Some ride up from this side, get their photo taken and return for coffee.
The sun soon warms the group up and the shop benefits from sales of named items.
A Barry puncture slows the descent to col de Lautaret and some of us take the chance to lie in the sun and catch two mins of sleep.
So passes the Col du Galibier - the mythical passage that the tour of France has used 53 times.
The road from Lautaret towards Briancon sits at 6% gradient - fast enough to tuck and not so fast to brake for corners. At 65kms a hr the distance it disappearing fast.
A small regroup a train of riders soon brings us o Briancon and the hotel
Another great sunny day in the Alps
Thursday, September 12, 2013
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 ! Sent from my iPad
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 ! Sent from my iPad
The strava links from Dallas
Click on the link to open his dashboard
http://www.strava.com/dashboard
http://www.strava.com/dashboard
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