L'Etape du Tour - Madness?

scattered pedals
scattered pedals Posts: 69
edited July 2011 in Commuting chat
Guy on the work team has broken his arm - and as one of the few other regular cyclists they have asked me to fill in! I only do a 20mile round trip commute at the moment - with a very few longer rides. Is it even worth considering? would i embaress myself? Its the one on Monday so I'd have no time to train at all!

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  • TheStone
    TheStone Posts: 2,291
    Is that the long one or the Galibier/d'Huez one?

    If the long one, I think it might be tough.
    If the d'Huez one and you're light, then you might be ok.
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  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    It'll be a hard ride but what an opportunity to cycle in a beautiful part of the world. Take it very easy on the first climb; take it easier on the second climb and then spin up the Alpe. Sorted ;)
    FCN 2-4 "Shut up legs", Jens Voigt
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  • Gazzaputt
    Gazzaputt Posts: 3,227
    Go for it what is the worst that can happen?
  • jzed
    jzed Posts: 2,926
    Its 68 miles right? Take JG's advice, just take it really really stready and make sure you have a compact and big cassette on the back - I had a 11-28.

    There's no embarrassment involved. There'll be thousands and the atmosphere is great, although at the top of Galibier its spookily silent.

    I'm hooked on the Alps after my first trip and I'm not at all suited to going uphill.
  • HamishD
    HamishD Posts: 538
    Go for it!

    You lucky so-and-so . . .

    Heed advice as per above . . .
  • daviesee
    daviesee Posts: 6,386
    Wanna swap places?

    I'll be working in my office :wink:
    None of the above should be taken seriously, and certainly not personally.
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Yeah go for it, it's a great experience. You'll be surprised at how much good your commute does you in terms of fitness anyway!
  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    Even if you fail - at least you'll know you tried
    Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
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    2011 Trek Madone 4.5
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    Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter
  • Fogliettaz
    Fogliettaz Posts: 180
    See you there, I'm leaving tonight!
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  • Fogliettaz
    Fogliettaz Posts: 180
    See you there, I'm leaving tonight!
    http://www.saintefoyapartment.com
    http://app.strava.com/athletes/577050

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