RAID Report
il_principe
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Jon & I rode the Raid Pyrénéen last week (with Le Domestique Tours who were absolutely fantastic).
I don't have the energy for a full report because I'm (1) Still knackered and (2) ill.
But here are some of my stats (not sure I trust the elevation data - it's from an Edge 810 & has been run through Garmin Connect):
5 = Days in the Saddle
455 = Miles ridden
62058 = Feet ascended
19 = Cols Climbed
49.2 = Top speed (mph)
0 = Punctures suffered
22 = Mule bars consumed
2 = Wet days
1 = Tubs of Chamois cream depleted
27 = Longest climb (km)
35 = Longest descent (km)
177 = Max HR
6528 = Most calories burned in a day
All in all a thoroughly enjoyable challenge. Tough but accessible. The really wet day (3) was not a lot of fun, but days 2 and 5 more than made up for that. Climbing the Aubisque and the Tourmalet in blazing sunshine was magnificent.
I didn't take many pics (as the organisers did), but here's a selection:
I don't have the energy for a full report because I'm (1) Still knackered and (2) ill.
But here are some of my stats (not sure I trust the elevation data - it's from an Edge 810 & has been run through Garmin Connect):
5 = Days in the Saddle
455 = Miles ridden
62058 = Feet ascended
19 = Cols Climbed
49.2 = Top speed (mph)
0 = Punctures suffered
22 = Mule bars consumed
2 = Wet days
1 = Tubs of Chamois cream depleted
27 = Longest climb (km)
35 = Longest descent (km)
177 = Max HR
6528 = Most calories burned in a day
All in all a thoroughly enjoyable challenge. Tough but accessible. The really wet day (3) was not a lot of fun, but days 2 and 5 more than made up for that. Climbing the Aubisque and the Tourmalet in blazing sunshine was magnificent.
I didn't take many pics (as the organisers did), but here's a selection:
- 2023 Vielo V+1
- 2022 Canyon Aeroad CFR
- 2020 Canyon Ultimate CF SLX
- Strava
- On the Strand
- Crown Stables
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Looks beautiful, and quieter than the alps. Well done and hope you feel better soon.0
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looks good. very jealousRidley Fenix SL0
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Very nice. More than a bit envious.1985 Mercian King of Mercia - work in progress (Hah! Who am I kidding?)
Pinnacle Monzonite
Part of the anti-growth coalition0 -
Yeah but what he didnt say was how many mechanicalsRule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
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5 days' leave with a baby at home is the most impressive statistic - chapeau!0
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Nah, the missus & sprog were visiting family abroad while I was playing in the Pyrenees.
- 2023 Vielo V+1
- 2022 Canyon Aeroad CFR
- 2020 Canyon Ultimate CF SLX
- Strava
- On the Strand
- Crown Stables
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How much Chamois cream? :shock:Faster than a tent.......0
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Looks great anyway, would love to get an extended trip like that in. Belgian weekend in March got snowed off so missed out altogether this year.
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