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[bobinski]

Similar weight to me then .... give or take a few kg .... so very do able so long as I don't go too fast too soon and don't burn up on the hills. And who needs 2 working knees anyway

I do! And having had to take a day off work to rest mine, ice packs on and off followed by stretching and ibuprofen gel to numb the pain I am saying look after yours! MRI tomorrow so should get closer to an outcome.

 

[Norry1]

Similar weight to me then .... give or take a few kg .... so very do able so long as I don't go too fast too soon and don't burn up on the hills. And who needs 2 working knees anyway

What gears did you ride?

42 x 16 I believe

 

[Del C]

End of June for us. I hope to fit a weekend elsewhere too, perhaps D’huez or Ventoux x3. I reckon a few on here might bite especially say in September.

Alpe d'Huez is worth doing, although I'd say that's mainly through its iconic Tour status.

In its own right, its not the most attractive climb. There are some far more attractive routes that you can take either up to Alpe d'Huez, or that branch off the main climb which turn into balcony roads down the valley. They're all doable if you're there for 3 to 4 days.

There's also the Col de Sarenne which comes up to Alpe d'Huez from the far side and was in the Tour a couple of years back. It's an absolute brute of a climb.

I tried 3x Ventoux in 2016 and failed, because I got stomach cramps the night before. Managed the first ascent from Malaucene, which is tough with about 3 to 4kms of 11%, descended to Bedoin and completely died about 7kms on the second ascent. Went back to Bedoin and returned to Malaucene round the side of the mountain, which still gets up to about 480m. I was completely done in when I got back.

 

[bobinski]

Alpe d'Huez is worth doing, although I'd say that's mainly through its iconic Tour status.

In its own right, its not the most attractive climb. There are some far more attractive routes that you can take either up to Alpe d'Huez, or that branch off the main climb which turn into balcony roads down the valley. They're all doable if you're there for 3 to 4 days.

There's also the Col de Sarenne which comes up to Alpe d'Huez from the far side and was in the Tour a couple of years back. It's an absolute brute of a climb.

I tried 3x Ventoux in 2016 and failed, because I got stomach cramps the night before. Managed the first ascent from Malaucene, which is tough with about 3 to 4kms of 11%, descended to Bedoin and completely died about 7kms on the second ascent. Went back to Bedoin and returned to Malaucene round the side of the mountain, which still gets up to about 480m. I was completely done in when I got back.

You got further than me . Up from Bedoin first hit cloud, cold and wind at Chalet reynard. Stopped to add clothing and then pushed on. Could not see the top of the tower when standing underneath it! Had to wait in the cold for over 20min for colleague to join me and then he wanted to wait for the others. So over 40min in cold cloud/mist and shorts. Descended to Malaucence and my back went. So fecked off. We found a cafe but they were overcrowded because people were waiting for the weather to clear before taking on Ventoux. We waited over an hour for the other 5 to join us and by that point I had lost all emery and motivation. Itching to go back. Did the ride from Sault a few days later in 30 plus and easy by comparison to ride from Bedoin. Mind you, when you pass chalet reynard and set your eyes on the tower and the road ramps up you just know it’s going to be a question of mind over body.

 

[Norry1]

Alpe d'Huez is worth doing, although I'd say that's mainly through its iconic Tour status.

In its own right, its not the most attractive climb. There are some far more attractive routes that you can take either up to Alpe d'Huez, or that branch off the main climb which turn into balcony roads down the valley. They're all doable if you're there for 3 to 4 days.

There's also the Col de Sarenne which comes up to Alpe d'Huez from the far side and was in the Tour a couple of years back. It's an absolute brute of a climb.

I've stayed in Bourg D'Oisans at the base of Alpe d'Huez and climbed it a few times. It is a must do - but I'd agree with Del that much of that is because of its iconic status. I recommend descending the Sarenne, it is insane (but be careful). If you are in that neck of the woods, the Col de Glandon and Croix de Fer are awesome. The balcony road is stunning - and there are lots more, some not known by many people.

 

[Aleman]

Don't forget the Lacets either .. I'd say that was a 'better' climb than Alpe D'Huez, just not as long

 

[Del C]

You got further than me . Up from Bedoin first hit cloud, cold and wind at Chalet reynard. Stopped to add clothing and then pushed on. Could not see the top of the tower when standing underneath it! Had to wait in the cold for over 20min for colleague to join me and then he wanted to wait for the others. So over 40min in cold cloud/mist and shorts. Descended to Malaucence and my back went. So fecked off. We found a cafe but they were overcrowded because people were waiting for the weather to clear before taking on Ventoux. We waited over an hour for the other 5 to join us and by that point I had lost all emery and motivation. Itching to go back. Did the ride from Sault a few days later in 30 plus and easy by comparison to ride from Bedoin. Mind you, when you pass chalet reynard and set your eyes on the tower and the road ramps up you just know it’s going to be a question of mind over body.

Oh boy!

That was worse than my experience!

 

[CXRAndy]

I'm taking in most of those climbs when I attempt the Marmotte route. I've been told the glandon is particularly beautiful

 

[Del C]

I've stayed in Bourg D'Oisans at the base of Alpe d'Huez and climbed it a few times. It is a must do - but I'd agree with Del that much of that is because of its iconic status. I recommend descending the Sarenne, it is insane (but be careful). If you are in that neck of the woods, the Col de Glandon and Croix de Fer are awesome. The balcony road is stunning - and there are lots more, some not known by many people.

I couldn't believe the Tour came down the Sarenne.

I remember the pros weren't at all happy about it. When I got near the summit, where it ramps up and twists and the surface is sketchy I thought it must be crazy going down this!

 

[Del C]

I'm taking in most of those climbs when I attempt the Marmotte route. I've been told the glandon is particularly beautiful

Ride up to the Glandon/Croix de Fer is stunning.

I haven't been down the Glandon as we went down the Croix de Fer instead, but I think they normally 'neutralise" or put some restrictions on the Glandon descent on the Marmotte as its quite technical?

 

[rob01792]

@Whorty i think u need to see the asthma nurse the meds are affecting ur judgement
I would be having an asthma attack just thinking of doing the dd on a single speed there many section of 20%

 

[CXRAndy]

Bob what did Doc say?

 

[bobinski]

Bob what did Doc say?

Andy, ta for asking. MRI just now, results to be emailed to consultant and GP so will have to wait a while.

 

[berty bassett]

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2572484
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/168400/3-Counties-100-2018
anyone interested in this ? i think i will turn up on the day anyway - unless others are up for it - i know a fair bit of the route , some nice little hills all along the course

 

[bobinski]

I could be interested in that depending on weather

There is also Angus's kent Ronde 100 miler on 15th april too. So two 1oo milers in a month!