Training round up
I managed to find more time this week, well slightly, and managed a 20 miler with the lads before core stability. The ride took in Edge Hill (a 14% beastie) for the first time in the dark. I thought I was doing the climb in last but one gear and drove to the top thinking I’ve got one left if I need it. I crested the hill and thought “I’ll just drop it down to check”; I did and I wasn’t in bottom cog. I was gutted, really thought I’d cracked it this time!
The ride also saw me do a summersault into a ditch, courtesy of Mark turning into me as I was overtaking. No damage to bike and only some deep aches and pains for me. Lessons learnt for both of us; call when overtaxing and double check before moving out.
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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.
