Michael
Just for Josh. Jandri 3200. Job done. Now for Colorado!
- Miles:
- 10618 total / 0 in 2013
- Goal:
To retire to a small tropical island and eat cashews all day.
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Michael logged 10618 miles.
Last workout 12 months ago. Help get them back on track!
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VELO
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so you've given up work again? ;)
12 months ago • Like
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Na! I'm unemployed now - there's a subtle difference..
Riding right now in Southern Germany and Austria, on perfect tarmac cycle paths that go on for miles and miles. Geez!
12 months ago • Like
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Ha, had the same experience riding through Denmark. Very pleasnt. Slightly surreal to see the club run peloton on the cycle path, but that's the trade off. If it's there it must be used.
12 months ago • Like
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Phil found himself in a dark tunnel. He was drawn towards the light. Don't go towards the light Phil! It's not your time! He kept going towards the light. There was nothing I could do.
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I thought Phil didn't ride through dark tunnels. I thought he got off and rode round the side... ho ho!
over 1 year ago • Like
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I am surprised you weren't knocked off you bike by an old sputnik :-)
Also amazed that this is French rather than Italian for some reason :-)over 1 year ago • Like
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over 1 year ago • Like
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I accompanied Phil on the Tour du Mont Blanc this week. Three days. 350km and 8500m of climbing in lovely big mountains devoid of the Summer traffic. A great trip - recommended.
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Fantastic landscape. Sounds like a wonderful trip.
over 1 year ago • Like
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And to think that there's a cyclosportif that does that entire loop in one day!
over 1 year ago • Like
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They don't do the Colle St Carlo Josh which is a nice 12% Italian road near Morgex. The one day Raid Extreme seems a waste of a lovely landscape as you really wouldn't see much of it. We did it in the opposite direction too which is far more rewarding. Two days though is a good challenge.
over 1 year ago • Like
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You and Phil are 100% PURE AWESOME!
over 1 year ago • Like
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VELO
Grand Colombier challenge 130 km
Inspired by Will, I took on the Grand Colombier challenge and now qualify as a Grand Master having climbed and descended all four roads in one day.
Bloody stupid thing to do but legs held up. Afte... read more
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I don't know how you managed all this.... Great going Grand Master.
almost 2 years ago • Like
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I can think of a few hills in Colorado you might want to try before you call it quits.
almost 2 years ago • Like
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Better than the Galibier, come on?
almost 2 years ago • Like
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@ Josh. Still things to do! Will be trying out the Breithorn over the coming days then there are some insane gradients over the border in Italy. There's a 3km stretch on the GC that averages 15% with 400m at 20%. It was like a mini Zoncolan. Do you spin up those?
almost 2 years ago • Like
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For film buffs, the view from the spot where the Harrington coach is left hanging at the end of The Italian Job. Thanks to Phil for finding the location. It's remote.
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Zig zagging down from the Col d'Allos
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Zig zagging down from the Col d'Allos.
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A tranquil lake by Seul des Rochilles at 2500m.
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VELO
good Col d'Allos, col des Champs, ... 118 km
Near perfect loop. 3250m ascent in the first 90km followed by glorious 30km downhill. Another great new ride. Onwards to Italy.
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Fabulous. I've yet to do Col des Champs and have this loop on the list. Do you think one direction is better than the other?
almost 2 years ago • Like
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Great ride Michael. Are you still planning to do the Marmotte loop at night?
almost 2 years ago • Like
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Josh apparently it's a new moon so no - although the area would probably look better ;-) i'm ill at the mo so will see if i recover over the coming week before setting a goal.
almost 2 years ago • Like
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VELO
good Briancon - Galibier 59 km
Well I was passing. It was open. I needed a recovery ride. Met the champion of Luxembourg and some of his Leopards on the way down. Pootled up.
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Schlecks on Treks. Amazing the Galibier is open this early, much snow up top?
almost 2 years ago • Like
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I remember them using huge snow blowers to clear Galibier for the Dauphiné - metres of snow. This year has been so warm and almost snow free since mid Jan
almost 2 years ago • Like
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Since it was there, it would have been rude not to...
almost 2 years ago • Like
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VELO
good Sestriere - Finestre 100 km
Truly my favourite climb and nicely groomed for Bertie & crew. Best day out in ages and no. 1 Giro stage. Wonderful.
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You were grooming Bertie?
almost 2 years ago • Like
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well done, beautiful climb
almost 2 years ago • Like
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Just been watching that stage on TV looks awesome!
almost 2 years ago • Like
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You don't see that on a climb very often. Need a lower front end and a more forward saddle for the next assault. The Scanuppia. Hilarious.
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Ha ha. Definitely need a sense of humour to go up there, Mike. I don't think I'd enjoy the descent very much either.
about 2 years ago • Like
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Brave man. Strap in any loose items!
almost 2 years ago • Like
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Gulp!
almost 2 years ago • Like
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Beaten! Damn. Only made the first 3km Maybe it was trying this on a day when it's 35c. The main problem was simply keeping the front wheel on the ground. My MTB needs setting up properly for t... read more
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Ha ha ha. You big softie. Just pedal harder!
about 2 years ago • Like
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Wow. (could you add a 20 kilo weight at the front to keep the wheel down? )
about 2 years ago • Like
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Or just get someone to sit on the handlebars.....a "croggy" as we say in Notts / (Hucknall)
almost 2 years ago • Like
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Bellissimo Dolomiti. Auronzo di Cadore on the climb up to Passo Tre Croc
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VELO
good Cortina d'Ampezzo, Passo Giao... 45 km
Climbed the Giao from the East having done the West at the Dolomitistars. Wonderful scenery. Fantastic atmosphere. The best cycling I'n the world. Probably!
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Saw some photos of th Giau on Pez Cyclingnews. it looks gobsmackingly good. You lucky so and so :-)
about 2 years ago • Like
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Still living the life eh?
about 2 years ago • Like
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Trying to ween myself off Simon ;-) @Laurence. I did suggest a trip but you all seem hellbent on another ride around Bourg - butt ugly as it may be IMHO. Swings and roundabouts I guess.
about 2 years ago • Like
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good Monte Zoncolan 13 km
Went to the Giro finish yesterday. Climbed the East side this year which is not quite so stupid. It's only the last 3km that average around 13%. the whole climb goes up 1200m in 13 km. Was ple... read more
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That's a great bit of pootling.
about 2 years ago • Like
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Wow, i would love to go over to italy to watch the Giro. Did you get any photos?
about 2 years ago • Like
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John I've taken more scenic shots this year and rather watched the riders than have my eye on an LCD screen. Contador makes it all look so easy.
about 2 years ago • Like
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Michael
Awesome! I assume the '3200' refers to an elevation of 3200 m. That's over 10,000 feet! Come to Colorado anytime. I'd love to show you around.
11 months ago • Like
Yes Josh, it's the Col du Jandri above Les Deux Alps. You climb it from Bourg d'Oisans. Amazing views. I may well be heading over to Boulder at the end of next month.
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