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The agenda is :-
Sunday 9th: Alp d’Huez in the afternoon (only 2 hours climb for the mountain goats) just up to top and back down? I think! 10 miles ascent 10 miles descent + a sprint 6 mile finish!
Monday 10th: Col du Glandon & Col de la Croix de Fer (glandon is on the way up to croix de fer!!) also first half of the famous La Marmotte route. 25 miles up 25 miles down.
Tuesday 11th: flat ride 18 miles total! Or Bourg to Col d'Ornon, or rest day.....for those with tired legs
Wednesday 12th: Galibier (drive to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne) have to climb Telegraphe on the way to Galibier! 35 miles up (stop for lunch) and then 35 miles all downhill!!! Leaving this one to last as it is the last to open in early June. This is also the second half of the famous La Marmotte route (afterwards Mike or Gavin to drive to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne with two nominated drivers to pick up cars!)
Thursday 13th: easy ride from Bourg to Col d'Ornon (Average gradient: 5.8% - Maximum gradient : 8.6% climb: 7 miles) stop for tea and lunch at cafe. Freewheel back!
Friday 14th: Ventoux (long day and long ride) 68 miles total! 3 hr drive to Bedoin
Saturday 15th: Pack up and depart Calais to Folkestone Check-in closes 18:50 Departure time 19:20 Arrival time 18:55
