Vapin' Joe
Formerly known as Smokin Joe
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- Bare headed cyclist, Smoker
Don't bank on that
Airborne
- Thread starter Shut Up Legs
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jefmcg
Guru
There are always cabin crew awake on long haul. Possibly huddling in galley gently chatting, but awake.
Fun fact: pilots have to eat different meals from each other.
Fun fact: pilots have to eat different meals from each other.
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Shut Up Legs
Down Under Member
Just rode from Bedoin to Mont Ventoux summit (or sommet 
), down to Malaucene, then back up to the summit, then back down to the hotel near Bedoin. 
The descent to Malaucene is fast, and I briefly reached 83.5km/h.
Total for the day: 95km with 3200m climbing.
The previous 2 days were tough, because I found that the gel saddle supplied with the hire bike was in fact a torture device. Yesterday I rode up a 10km with 10% grade climb (the Col de Mente), and it just ruined me
and I couldn't do the 2nd climb for that day. For today I put my own saddle (which I brought with me) on the bike, and it made a HUGE difference. Mont Ventoux (even the 2nd climb) was a lot easier because of it.
So right now it's going well, and my legs are getting bigger by the day.
), down to Malaucene, then back up to the summit, then back down to the hotel near Bedoin. The descent to Malaucene is fast, and I briefly reached 83.5km/h.
Total for the day: 95km with 3200m climbing.
The previous 2 days were tough, because I found that the gel saddle supplied with the hire bike was in fact a torture device. Yesterday I rode up a 10km with 10% grade climb (the Col de Mente), and it just ruined me
and I couldn't do the 2nd climb for that day. For today I put my own saddle (which I brought with me) on the bike, and it made a HUGE difference. Mont Ventoux (even the 2nd climb) was a lot easier because of it.So right now it's going well, and my legs are getting bigger by the day.
classic33
Leg End Member
I said bring your own saddle!Just rode from Bedoin to Mont Ventoux summit (or sommet
The descent to Malaucene is fast, and I briefly reached 83.5km/h.
Total for the day: 95km with 3200m climbing.
The previous 2 days were tough, because I found that the gel saddle supplied with the hire bike was in fact a torture device. Yesterday I rode up a 10km with 10% grade climb (the Col de Mente), and it just ruined me
So right now it's going well, and my legs are getting bigger by the day.
I thought you'd have been using it as well though.
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OP
Shut Up Legs
Down Under Member
I SHOULD have been using it since day 1 (Sat.). The pain from the other one was horrid.
But today there was no pain.
classic33
Leg End Member
You'll know for next time.I SHOULD have been using it since day 1 (Sat.). The pain from the other one was horrid.
OP
OP
Shut Up Legs
Down Under Member
Yep, lesson learned, in the most effective manner: pain!
jefmcg
Guru
So just over an hours riding in totalThe descent to Malaucene is fast, and I briefly reached 83.5km/h.
Total for the day: 95km with 3200m climbing.
(all checked in for my flight to rainy Melbourne)
classic33
Leg End Member
Enjoy!So just over an hours riding in total
(all checked in for my flight to rainy Melbourne)
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Shut Up Legs
Down Under Member
We ride towards the Alps today, with a 170km itinerary.
That's a tough gig you're doing. Respect.
I've ridden most of those climbs, but one a day, with a day off to recover/get bladdered.
jefmcg
Guru
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Shut Up Legs
Down Under Member
I made it! Starting from the hotel near Bedoin, 176km and 3000m climbing, incl Col de la Homme Mort, Col d'Espreaux and Col du Festre ( the last one really trashed my legs ).Am now in Corps, and dinner beckons
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classic33
Leg End Member
Long time checking in.
classic33
Leg End Member
How's the saddle holding out?
Am now in Corps, and dinner beckons