Col d’Aubisque
After a day of rest I was keen to get back out on the bike and take in one more mountain before heading home. I chose the Col d’Aubisque as Paul had pointed it out on the descent from .
It was a long climb up but throughly enjoyable. Mark had chosen to come with me and we rode up together. The sun was out and the views were magnificent. I event managed put get up some speed in the last 2k and catch some other riders.
Video: Panoramic view from the summit
Pictured: Me at the Col d’Aubisque summit
Whisltst resting at the top we bumped into some other Brits. They resommended we descend 6k down the other side as the road was stunning. Not being ones to miss out on an oppertunity we went for it. I’m so glas we did as it was an awesome experience that left me gripping all the way. The road was cut into the side of the mountain and snaked its way down through tunnels with steep drops on the side.
Taking in another climb we stopped at the summit of the Col Du Soulier. The views really were something else. There was also the constant sound of Cow balls ringing from the herds on the slopes.
Climbing back up and over Col d’Aubisque we started the main descent back to the car. Along the way we saw a flock of eagles and raced some mad girls in a fiat. It was a fast decsent so they had not chance but its always funny when you over take a car. Cycles really do rule in the mountains!
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2 comments
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Clive says:
Who’d have thought it? It seems most of the bloggers I’ve been keeping up with prior to the Etape were on the Aubisque on the Tuesday.
I was amongst the group that recommended the Soulor road, glad you enjoyed it. Congratulations on a great result in the Etape (I count any finish as a great result, since that’s all I was aiming for)
See you around next year’s UK sportives perhaps.
14 July 2008
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admin says:
How crazy is that? Meeting someone on top of a mountain then finding out they read your blog!
Thank you for the recommendation; it was a stunning end to two weeks of riding.
15 July 2008
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L'Etape du Tour 2008
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Pau to Hautacam - 8,000 riders will take on the 154-kilometre stage from Pau to the summit at Hautacam, via the east side of the Col du Tourmalet.
The Bike
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Trek Madone 5.0 (2007) - I love this bike, some would say too much with the amount of time I spend maintaining it! But if I'm going to be going 50mph down a mountain I want to know its in good shape.
