Today, Alp de Huez the first of the classic alpine climbs to be conquered.
I have offered other fellow riders opportunity to contribute to todays blog, but alas a series of whimpy excuses... don't like computers, too tired..... blah blah and off to bed.
So, the pictures will have to tell some of the story.
As can be seen, another perfect day, sun shining, temperatures were a little cooler which was welcome and the legs feeling reasonable. With an extended breakfast it was a relaxing and relatively late start before we rolled down to Bourg D' Oisans and approached to base of the climb... 14 km up hill at average of 7.5% with the first couple of km being an annoyingly constant 10 - 11%. But once into rhythm we all pushed on for yet another satisfying climb. The obligatory photos were taken at the top, followed by coffees and then the descent back to Bourg.....14 km, 21 hairpins smoothest road..whoa!
Lunch was next on the agenda... the usual baguettes etc and then we must consider the ride home.
The driveway back to Ornon has a certain charm being a steadily climb up the valley rising 400 metres over the 7km from the main road to our abode... on reaching home the village trough provides a valued ice bath therapy before more food - pasta cake and tea or coffee to finish the days riding.
From here on its R&R more food, chat and eventually bed..... another busy and satisfying day for we cycling obsessives.
Bon Noir
BB
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