AD6 Thread
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I'll do my best to keep you posted here.
Hopefully the raffle prize list will be posted later today and I can CONFIRM there are some Commuting Chat WINNERS! 8)
Secondly, I'm writing this from the summit of the Alpe having completed my first practice climb. I took it at the pace I plan for Thursday and arrived at the finish in 1:30 - pretty much smack on schedule. They've added a brutal sting in the tail so, instead of going through the "tunnel" you go up a short 15% incline (100m I guess). I can see the odd bit of tactical walking going on!
Anyhow - it's pretty much exactly as I expected. It's going to be very tough but also doable. It's pretty warm today and Thursday is currently forecast.
Now to tuck into a bowl of spaghetti carbonara
Hopefully the raffle prize list will be posted later today and I can CONFIRM there are some Commuting Chat WINNERS! 8)
Secondly, I'm writing this from the summit of the Alpe having completed my first practice climb. I took it at the pace I plan for Thursday and arrived at the finish in 1:30 - pretty much smack on schedule. They've added a brutal sting in the tail so, instead of going through the "tunnel" you go up a short 15% incline (100m I guess). I can see the odd bit of tactical walking going on!
Anyhow - it's pretty much exactly as I expected. It's going to be very tough but also doable. It's pretty warm today and Thursday is currently forecast.
Now to tuck into a bowl of spaghetti carbonara
ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH
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Good luck sir!FCN 3 / 40
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Looking forward to the updates. Has anyone told you recently that the whole thing is mental and you are insane?
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A day chilling and preparing today. Had to go in search of brake pads for the Volagi as the descents really take their toll on the organic pads I fitted in anticipation of wet weather. It's actually been pretty hot here and Thursday is forecast to be the warmest of the week. Anyhow, there's a 45kmh speed limit which means lots more braking on the descents. I followed a car down yesterday (at about that speed) and despite careful braking (not dragging etc) the discs are blue.
I am at least feeling a lot better. I've finally shaken the bug I had which really interfered with my final training. There's now nothing more I can do.
The Garmin 1000 is going back when I get back to the UK on Sat. It's rubbish. If it lasts 8 hours, I'll be amazed - amongst lots of its other failings. I might use it on the day for live tracking but otherwise all other features will be switched off and I'll be running my 800.
Can't believe the number of Dutch people here. 5000 participants and several times as many supporters. I've seen people on the hill who would stun you with their size. Kudos to them for even trying. I can tell it's also going to be emotionally incredibly tough - so many sad stories. Hopefully I can use that to power me up later in the day.ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH0 -
Good luck and keep us posted!0
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Good luck ya big nut job!Le Cannon [98 Cannondale M400] [FCN: 8]
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With that number of people 45kmh limit on the descent is probably a good thing. Lots of people with brains disengaged and little experience travelling at speed is the thing that worries me most on big events.
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Good luck MRS!0
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As above, best of luck! Stay safeOpen One+ BMC TE29 Seven 622SL On One Scandal Cervelo RS0
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All the best, MRS.
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Thanks all.
Was awake at 3am this morning so experienced what tomorrow might feel like. Part of the challenge is going to be wearing the right gear - from descending at about sunrise from the top to climbing in the hottest part of the day. The forecast is for the warmest day so far. Not much breeze either.
Also really turning my mind to exactly how I'm going to eat. We have a van at the top so space for keeping food - again, it's going to be a bit about how I feel at the time.
Anyhow - as the motto of AD6 goes
"Giving up is not an option" ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH0 -
Best of luck, MRS.
I guess if you've got the space in a van, you could take quite a selection of food and just grab what you fancy at each visit.1985 Mercian King of Mercia - work in progress (Hah! Who am I kidding?)
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This works on two levels
Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
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4.20am - 10mins before the start - funny atmosphere. Looking forward to getting going nowROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH0
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Good luck, nutter!FCN 3: Raleigh Record Ace fixie-to be resurrected sometime in the future
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I'm hungry. I'm always hungry!0 -
2 climbs complete. Hopefully you can follow here
http://livetrack.garmin.com/session/56f ... BC7F874971ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH0 -
Blimey, already. I've only just got to work.
Keep up the good work.0 -
Just getting a "No Signal - Trying to connect", message!!
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Working now - looks like he's nearing the top in his third climb.Little boy to Obama: "My Dad says that you read all our emails"
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You are utterly, utterly mad MRS - keep on it!FCN 3 / 40
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He's gone a different way for this climb, heading down L'Eclose rather than following the Route D'Huez0
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Keep it up MRS, epic stuff!RIP commute...
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Wondering if that is where the feed station is?!?Little boy to Obama: "My Dad says that you read all our emails"
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3 HC climbs before elevensies!
Yes - our support bus (think Team Sky - then scrub that thought and think Hertz Sprinter van)
The AD6 route is slightly odd. Right. To be on schedule I need to be at the bottom before 12 )my time ) and completed 5 climbs by 5pm my time. Getting hot now....ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH0 -
You need a cold beer
Well done keep it upRule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
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I bet a beer at the end will never taste so sweet."If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got."
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10,741ft :shock:
I cannot get over that figure.Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
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Avg speed quickly picks up on the descents!!
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No. 4 in progress.Little boy to Obama: "My Dad says that you read all our emails"
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