The Cycling Thread - Page 481 - SV650.org

carelesschucca · 27-09-16, 11:05 AM

No wonder the Angliru is famous 9 miles at an average of 10.5%, Mr Millar helped it's cause by taking his strop too.

It's trying to link the places I want to go up that's the fun bit. I had a route all a set out and put onto an XL spreadsheet. It's probably just way too much for me... I was only 4 days into a week long adventure and was over 250 miles with nearly 25,000ft of climbing...

I ain't no Alberto Contador so that's not happening.

No doubt I'll just end up with a weeks holiday in Mallorca and doing Sa Calobra, Puig Major and the lighthouse out of Pollenca.

maviczap · 27-09-16, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by carelesschucca

No wonder the Angliru is famous 9 miles at an average of 10.5%, Mr Millar helped it's cause by taking his strop too.

It's trying to link the places I want to go up that's the fun bit. I had a route all a set out and put onto an XL spreadsheet. It's probably just way too much for me... I was only 4 days into a week long adventure and was over 250 miles with nearly 25,000ft of climbing...

I ain't no Alberto Contador so that's not happening.

No doubt I'll just end up with a weeks holiday in Mallorca and doing Sa Calobra, Puig Major and the lighthouse out of Pollenca.

Mallorca & Majorca are both nice for riding, although can be busy & really hot.

What I find is that over a week my reserves tend to get depleted, whether its the altitude, amount of energy or age, our a combination of all three.

Only once when I did the week tour of France in 2012 did my form improve toward the end of the trip, usually its the opposite. We did have an enforced day off in the week, which was a blessing

Luckypants · 27-09-16, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by maviczap

What I find is that over a week my reserves tend to get depleted, whether its the altitude, amount of energy or age, our a combination of all three.

Don't believe a word of it. In the Pyrenees he was kicking our arses by the end of the week.

pookie · 27-09-16, 03:41 PM

does this mean the next org AR should be on road bikes?

maviczap · 27-09-16, 04:24 PM

Yep, preferably with mountains.

pookie · 27-09-16, 07:48 PM

you fancy organising it?

I think the tender has to be in around christmas !

maviczap · 27-09-16, 08:24 PM

By mountains i mean France, Italy or Spain. Is this section ready for the challenge?

carelesschucca · 27-09-16, 08:35 PM

I VOTE SPAIN... Unsurprisingly!

maviczap · 27-09-16, 08:47 PM

Ok, last couple of days in France. Enforced rest day due to moving locations, good job as the weather wasn't great, the Galibier summit was closed above the Lauteret summit. Even so, crazy mountain bikers were coming back down the road. This closure meant a massive detour, which in itself was knackering!

So Mont Cenis, I always remember it, as Peugeot had a Reynolds 753 model called Mount Cenis. Its not been used by the Tour for ages, so I didn't know much about it. Drove up to Lanslebourg, as the main road can be busy, an there was a big road repair going on, which would be a nightmare to ride through.

Climb started off nicely, only about 6%, beautifully quiet, day was sunny, although damp spots under the trees. Only started suffering toward the top, as I got a stitch that wouldn't go away. But what a view at the top, unbelievable! One of the best views I've ever seen at the top of any climb.

P_20160919_123729 by maviczap, on Flickr

P_20160919_123725 by maviczap, on Flickr

P_20160919_123604 by maviczap, on Flickr

P_20160919_121016 by maviczap, on Flickr

Nice cup of coffee & a bun at the coffee at the top, and then the descent, which was the best of the week, nice road surface, no traffic, dry roads.

I drove this road on my way back to Turin Airport, as a biking road, it would be fantastic on the Italian side, as a cycling route up, it would be bloomin hard, great on the descent, as the Italian side had proper tarmac.

carelesschucca · 28-09-16, 05:38 AM

What gearing were you using Mav?

27-09-16, 11:05 AM	#4801
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: The Cycling Thread No wonder the Angliru is famous 9 miles at an average of 10.5%, Mr Millar helped it's cause by taking his strop too. It's trying to link the places I want to go up that's the fun bit. I had a route all a set out and put onto an XL spreadsheet. It's probably just way too much for me... I was only 4 days into a week long adventure and was over 250 miles with nearly 25,000ft of climbing... I ain't no Alberto Contador so that's not happening. No doubt I'll just end up with a weeks holiday in Mallorca and doing Sa Calobra, Puig Major and the lighthouse out of Pollenca. __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

27-09-16, 03:41 PM	#4804
pookie Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 938	Re: The Cycling Thread does this mean the next org AR should be on road bikes? __________________ "an unedifying exercise in postmodern, operatic grunge" Was - 2000 Candy blue sv650s -2003 Sonic silver sv1000s Gone - 2007 Wildfire Orange Ninja zx6r Now - 2010 Triton blue sv650s -Back to the future Last edited by pookie; 27-09-16 at 03:45 PM.

27-09-16, 04:24 PM	#4805
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread Yep, preferably with mountains. __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

27-09-16, 07:48 PM	#4806
pookie Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 938	Re: The Cycling Thread you fancy organising it? I think the tender has to be in around christmas ! __________________ "an unedifying exercise in postmodern, operatic grunge" Was - 2000 Candy blue sv650s -2003 Sonic silver sv1000s Gone - 2007 Wildfire Orange Ninja zx6r Now - 2010 Triton blue sv650s -Back to the future

27-09-16, 08:24 PM	#4807
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread By mountains i mean France, Italy or Spain. Is this section ready for the challenge? __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

27-09-16, 08:35 PM	#4808
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: The Cycling Thread I VOTE SPAIN... Unsurprisingly! __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

27-09-16, 08:47 PM	#4809
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread Ok, last couple of days in France. Enforced rest day due to moving locations, good job as the weather wasn't great, the Galibier summit was closed above the Lauteret summit. Even so, crazy mountain bikers were coming back down the road. This closure meant a massive detour, which in itself was knackering! So Mont Cenis, I always remember it, as Peugeot had a Reynolds 753 model called Mount Cenis. Its not been used by the Tour for ages, so I didn't know much about it. Drove up to Lanslebourg, as the main road can be busy, an there was a big road repair going on, which would be a nightmare to ride through. Climb started off nicely, only about 6%, beautifully quiet, day was sunny, although damp spots under the trees. Only started suffering toward the top, as I got a stitch that wouldn't go away. But what a view at the top, unbelievable! One of the best views I've ever seen at the top of any climb. P_20160919_123729 by maviczap, on Flickr P_20160919_123725 by maviczap, on Flickr P_20160919_123604 by maviczap, on Flickr P_20160919_121016 by maviczap, on Flickr Nice cup of coffee & a bun at the coffee at the top, and then the descent, which was the best of the week, nice road surface, no traffic, dry roads. I drove this road on my way back to Turin Airport, as a biking road, it would be fantastic on the Italian side, as a cycling route up, it would be bloomin hard, great on the descent, as the Italian side had proper tarmac. __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius Last edited by maviczap; 28-09-16 at 09:26 AM.

28-09-16, 05:38 AM	#4810
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: The Cycling Thread What gearing were you using Mav? __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

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