Off to france

markyone
markyone Posts: 1,120
edited June 2011 in Road beginners
Off to france tomorrow i have never been.
We are going to do marmotte route and others.
The galibier looks very scary descent what can we expect?
Hope the weather is nice for us.
Colnago c60 Eps super record 11
Pinarello F8 with sram etap

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  • rc856
    rc856 Posts: 1,144
    Lucky you :)
    I enjoyed the Telegraphe, didn't think it was too bad.
    Alpe d'Huez was ok after the first few bends.

    Can't speak for the Galibier.

    Mentally prepare yourself for the length of the climbs.

    Enjoy!! :D
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    The descend of the Galibier is one of the fastest - cyclists have been clocked in excess of 110kph - how big are your cajones?
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • APIII
    APIII Posts: 2,010
    Galibier descent is a good one. Plenty of people talk about the tunnels, but they are fine, just take your sunnies off before you go in. I'm envious, enjoy yourselves 8)
  • pneumatic
    pneumatic Posts: 1,989
    check out the peregrinations link below

    Galibier is a fabulous challenge, but don't sacrifice the scenery for cheap speed.

    Enjoy!

    Fast and Bulbous
    Peregrinations
    Eddingtons: 80 (Metric); 60 (Imperial)
  • ShutUpLegs
    ShutUpLegs Posts: 3,522
    Its what life is about, enjoy

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