forecast (/bowels) likely to be a bit unsettled so you may need a waterproof, but don't forget the binoculars to see the car drivers as they pass you.
this ride will be conducted on the right side of the road over a few hillocks. the first, croix de fer, has a nice coffee shop at the top; you'll have time for a few cappuccinos whilst you wait for ivan to arrive. it would be fair though to wait at the top of the 2nd hummock, la toussaire, so that ivan can eat with you (not that he needs extra food.) the 3rd pimple, glandon sees an end to the climbing and the promise of a 20 mile descent. don't forget to pop into the cafe in allemont before returning home, the resident village idiot will take your mind off any leg pains. on returning to bourg d'oisins you could always pop up the alpe or galibier whilst waiting for ivan to roll in.
distance likely to be >160 clicks, ascent will be about 30ft.
ojc - 4 (paul won't, especially if we all do!)
this ride will be conducted on the right side of the road over a few hillocks. the first, croix de fer, has a nice coffee shop at the top; you'll have time for a few cappuccinos whilst you wait for ivan to arrive. it would be fair though to wait at the top of the 2nd hummock, la toussaire, so that ivan can eat with you (not that he needs extra food.) the 3rd pimple, glandon sees an end to the climbing and the promise of a 20 mile descent. don't forget to pop into the cafe in allemont before returning home, the resident village idiot will take your mind off any leg pains. on returning to bourg d'oisins you could always pop up the alpe or galibier whilst waiting for ivan to roll in.
distance likely to be >160 clicks, ascent will be about 30ft.
ojc - 4 (paul won't, especially if we all do!)