The stats from my Strava profile:
| YEAR-TO-DATE | |
|---|---|
| Distance | 3,238.4km |
| Time | 135hr 7m |
| Elev Gain | 44,484m |
| Rides | 65 |
In retrospect I could probably have gone a bit harder at the training. I started focusing on hills about a month later than I should have. Ideally I would like another two months.
On the positive side I can feel the acute difference in my fitness level. There were many days when I would not have gone out for a ride but for the fact that I felt the pressure to do so. Looking back at the earlier days when I dreaded riding up hills such as Selsley, I now feel very comfortable handling those climbs.
I should be able to complete the Etape, the bigger question is how much pain I will have to endure to do so.
I leave for France on Sunday. My friend Gary and I plan to ride around in the Pyrenees for five days before the rest of the crew join us. That should give me the opportunity to try out the Aubisque and Tourmalet before Saturday.
That might not be a good idea if I find them to be extremely tough.
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