I am at home today due to an impending exam next week, so I do apologise if everyone has already been emailed the route/profiles for the ride. Anyway, please see link.......
http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/the_tour/2011_routeoverview.php
Although I wasn't expecting a walk in the park, that does look like a more than "interesting" set of routes they've planned - I'm particularly intimidated by the official clmb at the 150km point on the first day (I give you all expressed consent to give me a push if I look tired at this point!).
I'm following Sven Thiele (spelling?) on my twitter acount and his last update was, "not as flat as we think - 1800m/day". That's over 5,000 feet per day - better get back on the bike, bad leg or no bad leg! Incidentally, thanks to those that have given me tips and/or shown concern over the injury - seems as though the team spirit has come early. As a general update, I've rested it for a week and a half now and it seems to be nicely on the mend, so here's hoping.
At least it looks like we finish the first day at Dover unlike last year where there was a further 15m in France after the ferry! The climb in day 3 looks nasty. Glad to hear the leg is on the mend. Make sure you stretch before and after.
ReplyDeleteThe first part of day 2 doesn't look inviting either. Having said that, if the weather is nice (no wind please!), who cares - we'll bang the miles out in no time!
ReplyDeleteI do hope that the SIS team are in place with energy gels before each climb - however, looking forward to the fast descents. Look after that leg and agree with Stuart, stretching is key, but also check your cleat position to ease any pulling.
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