Today's ride started with a 25km steady warm up to the base of one of the most famous classic climbs of the Tour de France circuit - Alpes d'Huez. A team of 7, including myself, started at 700m and steadily climbed the 21 hairpin bends to a total height of 1850m, taking about 80 mins to cover the 14.5km (I understand the pros do it in less than 40mins!)
Once refreshed we made the descent down in about 15mins - what a buzz!
Another recovery day tomorrow followed by the big day when we attempt about 5-6 further climbs.
Looks and sounds very impressive. L2P will be too easy for you so you should be enforced to ride in fancy dress!!
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