Granfondo Sportful & La Marmotte 2010

I looking at doing Granfondo campag & Marmotte together within the 2 weeks. Anyone done the Granfondo & Marmotte in one year?
The only major sportive I did this year was Quebrantahuesos in the Pyrenees which was about 3,500m of climbing.
Let me know your thoughts. 10,700m of climbing in 2 weeks is a lot! I think I can do it just need some advice from anyone who's done it! training suggestions etc....
The only major sportive I did this year was Quebrantahuesos in the Pyrenees which was about 3,500m of climbing.
Let me know your thoughts. 10,700m of climbing in 2 weeks is a lot! I think I can do it just need some advice from anyone who's done it! training suggestions etc....
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK5Bfqj5fxY
oldwelshman - nice photos, thanks for the info, that is a hell of an effort. Well done
I'm 40 but theirs still plenty of energy left!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK5Bfqj5fxY
Also, in order to get points towards the Grande Trophee, many French riders do the Vaujany and the Marmotte, which are similar in distance and climbing, although they are only one week apart.
I’d suggest not taking it hard between the two events but not too easy either, like if possible continuing riding the cols, but more leisurely and over half the distance. Staying in the Alps will help a lot both physically and psychologically.
And take heart from Inigo Cuesta – he’s turned 40 years but riding the Vuelta, last time I looked doing the best of all the 35 or more year olds, Vino included.
Felice Girmondi Granfondo (May)
Granfondo Campagnolo/Sportful (June)
La Marmotte (July)
Possibly Etape (July)
Gruyere Cycling Tour (August) - did this already a few weeks ago.
Out comes the Visa card and time off work!
Inigo Cuesta 40 yeah he's great and pushing the others, some other pros in the past as well.
1. it will take your body approximately ten days to fully recover after a hard sportif
2. putting hard training rides in between the two events will not significantly improve your fitness.
This year Paris Roubaix, 2 weeks later Raid Pyrenean then Marmotte and credit card allowing Letape or Raid Alpine. It can be done just remember to enjoy it.