I wonder how you ,managed to replenish your food and drinks during the tour ? Could you kindly describe ? I would like to do,it again after almost failing on 3rd July this year. I feel I could do it better at least without cramps if riding and nourishing more intelligent than last time.
Hi FlyingVie, I took a little backpack with some sandwiches and energy bars and gels. I ate the sandwiches at the foot of the Col du Telegraphe, and ate the bars when I started to feel a little hungry. I kept hydrated all the time and filled bottles in St Sorlin, St-Michel-de-Maurienne and just above Valloire. I've also cycled this route a few times so it's easier to be mentally ready for what's coming around the next corner. And, I didn't rush, but just tried to manage my legs. I was really tired on Alpe d'Huez, but I was sure I could make it around, even on a bike from 2004.
@@JimmieAtwood-yl6bhhey hey, all good! What about yourself? Still starting the day with a coke? :-) Are you still riding and have you been back to the French Alps since?
I wonder how you ,managed to replenish your food and drinks during the tour ? Could you kindly describe ? I would like to do,it again after almost failing on 3rd July this year. I feel I could do it better at least without cramps if riding and nourishing more intelligent than last time.
Hi FlyingVie, I took a little backpack with some sandwiches and energy bars and gels. I ate the sandwiches at the foot of the Col du Telegraphe, and ate the bars when I started to feel a little hungry. I kept hydrated all the time and filled bottles in St Sorlin, St-Michel-de-Maurienne and just above Valloire.
I've also cycled this route a few times so it's easier to be mentally ready for what's coming around the next corner. And, I didn't rush, but just tried to manage my legs. I was really tired on Alpe d'Huez, but I was sure I could make it around, even on a bike from 2004.
Hi Russell it’s Jimmie Atwood how’s it going
@@JimmieAtwood-yl6bhhey hey, all good! What about yourself? Still starting the day with a coke? :-) Are you still riding and have you been back to the French Alps since?