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On July 11th 2005 I cycled in the etape du Tour, a stage of the Tour de France professional cycle race. This involved cycling 177 km against the clock in under 10.5 hours. This includes cycling over 3 mountains, one of which required 16km of climbing. I completed the course in about 9 hours 20 minutes. I am extremely grateful to those who sponsored me.
There are three things I'll do better next year
1. Better gearing. 39-25 was a daft idea
2. Earlier start so that I don't get stuck behind those who walk over the steepest hills. Because of this at one point I was almost eliminated.
3. Drink more water. It was hotter on the day I did it than when the pro's did it. I finished the event very dehydrated.
Details of the course are at
http://www.letapedutour.com/2005/us/index.htm Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: RNIB will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. So please sponsor me now! Many thanks for your support.
On July 11th 2005 I cycled in the etape du Tour, a stage of the Tour de France professional cycle race. This involved cycling 177 km against the clock in under 10.5 hours. This includes cycling over 3 mountains, one of which required 16km of climbing. I completed the course in about 9 hours 20 minutes. I am extremely grateful to those who sponsored me.
There are three things I'll do better next year
1. Better gearing. 39-25 was a daft idea
2. Earlier start so that I don't get stuck behind those who walk over the steepest hills. Because of this at one point I was almost eliminated.
3. Drink more water. It was hotter on the day I did it than when the pro's did it. I finished the event very dehydrated.
Details of the course are at
http://www.letapedutour.com/2005/us/index.htm Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: RNIB will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. So please sponsor me now! Many thanks for your support.