If you are looking for a preview of Stage 9 of the 2010 Tour de France (and the north side of Madeleine) click here. One of the giant hors (outside) categorie climbs in the French Alps – hors categorie meaning it’s so difficult it was beyond the original rating system used in the Tour de France. The route took 20 years to build and is one of only two roads (Col de l’Iseran far to the east) that crosses the Vanoise Alps. It is named after a little 18th century chapel at the top dedicated to St Madeleine. Every July…
Author: Will
Will
Happiest while cycling uphill.
28.4 kms Looking south it was a beautiful day. Looking north it looked like the coming of the Apocolypse. Unfortunately the wind was coming from the north. Total distance 7,363 kms will-davies.com
33.8 kms Quick ride near home. Rained all night again and forecast is lousy for tomorrow. Total distance 7,335 kms will-davies.com
32.7 kms White clouds, black clouds, sunshine, and rain – strange day. It rained all night and the morning didn’t look too promising. But I snuck a quick ride in on slick roads, with the only heavy rain on the last kilometre or so. Total distance 7,301 kms will-davies.com
56.95 kms Worked hard on this early ride – to avoid the rain. I followed two guys to the base of the 5km hill up to Challex. They started at a decent pace but one guy was about 50 so I figured I better pass. As I passed the young guy got on my tail then passed me. I got on his tail and for the next 5 minutes my heart rate was as high as it can go – and maybe a bit higher. Yikes. I managed to stay with him, but I wasn’t sure how much longer I…
33.8 kms If there is such as thing as “good” rain today fits the bill. Warm, no wind , and light drizzle. Fun once I got going. Total distance 7,211 kms will-davies.com
33.5 kms Crisp, cool and sunny. Beautiful ride before btaking Doreen to the airport for a business trip. Total distance 7,177 kms will-davies.com
33.2 kms Moderate effort ride near home. Saving my legs for a big climb tomorrow. Total distance 7,144 km will-davies.com
28.9 kms Quick ride near home. Total distance 7,111 kms will-davies.com
44.5 kms Hilly ride near home with Doreen on a hot, steamy day. Total distance 7,082 kms will-davies.com