Real nice, thanks for the video, very inspiring. Hope to do the Marmotte in a year or two after a long break looking after my kids. Probably cliched but what kind of average speed and max did you get? Looks like you were fairly tooling it down the mountain.
How much braking is required to descend something like this safely? - Do you brake all the way down, just at corners? or "submit" to the speed and force yourself to trust the bike?
How cold was it at the top/on the way down. I'm doing this in 2013 and want to know what to take on the ride (arm warmers & gilet or warmers & rain cape type jacket).
.. nice video, 2009 i used an camera but was not as clear & the battery went south after 5hours. i posted 7h'58 for marmotte plus i had an flat decending glandon. i noticed things got an little dangerous with the cars & oncoming riders, seriousley man double breast over taking an car.. people die on that decend (the unlucky ones)
Well done! Such an epic tour... and very nicely filmed.
fantastic ride and great video.makes me want to go there
An aero gilet is the best piece of kit you can own for the mountains. Aero, wind-proof and lightweight! :) Galibier can be freezing!
The bend at 6:05 always seems to have a strong breeze blowing across from the right, helping hold you on the curve.
that was wicked dude,fairplay....u must have good wheels and brakes..
Beautiful day, nice downhill ride, and a sandwich. What could be better? :)
wow. amazing
Cycling Rocks
great video! i climb up that way then headed to the telegraph. im not sure i could trust unfamiliar riders to pass them in some places you did :)
Real nice, thanks for the video, very inspiring. Hope to do the Marmotte in a year or two after a long break looking after my kids. Probably cliched but what kind of average speed and max did you get? Looks like you were fairly tooling it down the mountain.
.. "do you want a sandwhich?", nahh just some jelly babies luv.
@yetanothermichael
How do you prepare yourself mentally to take on the challenge of cycling up a mountain?
Which bike do you ride?
This is brilliant!!!
How long did it take to cycle to the summit of the mountain?
Descends like this one always scare the shit out of me...I will never be good at it.
How much braking is required to descend something like this safely? - Do you brake all the way down, just at corners? or "submit" to the speed and force yourself to trust the bike?
How cold was it at the top/on the way down. I'm doing this in 2013 and want to know what to take on the ride (arm warmers & gilet or warmers & rain cape type jacket).
How are you filming this?? is it a GoPro with a chest or handlebar mount?
@yetanothermichael
How long did you train for before you did this ride?
Perfect ending - "Can I get you a sandwich?"
.. nice video, 2009 i used an camera but was not as clear & the battery went south after 5hours. i posted 7h'58 for marmotte plus i had an flat decending glandon. i noticed things got an little dangerous with the cars & oncoming riders, seriousley man double breast over taking an car.. people die on that decend (the unlucky ones)
Nobody pedaling??