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Martin was looking a LOT sexier than usual on today’s ride. More specifically, his new Pinarello Prince is hot!

But don’t tell Janet.

That’s Doreen, my wife, running the Berne Grand Prix.

It’s called “The most beautiful 10 miles in the world!”

High above Lake Annecy – It’s a magnificent and tough climb – and frankly today I suffered near the top.

I am not yet fit or light enough for the July Tour d’Enfer. But at least the injury seems almost OK.

Are you looking for a challenging cycle touring route in the Alps that visits some of the most famous Tour de France climbs?

Barry and Martin patiently agreed to ride SLOWLY with me today. They even let several fat guys pass us. When a beautiful girl rode by it was almost too much for them – but they were loyal and slow.

I have had a niggling pain in my left gastrocnemius muscle (calf) for a few weeks, but it wasn’t getting worse or affecting my riding.

At least, until last week’s 5+ hour ride up Col du Sac – including pushing and hiking through snow. It left me limping.

This morning it was raining, very windy, and cold. So I sat by the phone waiting for Keith to cancel.

But he is Scottish not Australian, so canceling never crossed his mind.

If nothing else, so far this year I have proven that it is possible to cycle the Alps in winter – at least smaller climbs.

Yesterday, I rode my first 2008 Time Trial Race against myself.

Nearing the end of the longest climb of the day, old me started to suffer. So I got out of the saddle and made him really hurt.

How cool is this?

For my birthday, my cycling partner Martin gave me a limited edition painting of Fausto Coppi.