| Distance: | 88.69 km |
| Time: | 5:58:33 |
| Avg Speed: | 14.8 km/h |
| Elevation Gain: | 3,108 m |
| Calories: | 5,109 C |
| Avg Temperature: | 25.5 °C |
Today may have seemed short - at only 88km but just look at the height gain!
And we have an excuse - honest.
After a night being kept up by the most amazing thunder storm that sounded like it was going off in the room - we woke up to beautiful sunshine, coffee, cereal and another broken bike. An hour of additional fiddling seemed to get it working ok but meant we were chasing our tails a little.
However, the first climb of 25km up the Madeleine was just incredible. At one stage it was just like the tour de France, the crowds hardly gave us room to pass, (a crowd / herd of sheep cheering / bleating ). A long slog but stunning views and a cafe at the top with bowls of pasta waiting. A Crazy descent to La Chambre before hitting the the Glandon (20 km). The heat hit hard, stopping at an ice cool stream to cool off only to be hit by a hail and thunderstorm 1 hour later at the col!
Nice work so far Archie. Keep peddling. What's been the problem with your bike?
ReplyDeleteIt's a difficult call whether to watch Le Tour highlights or read your blog first.
Enjoy the rest of the trip.
Brew and George.