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creekster · 07-23-2008, 03:26 PM

Watching the stage today I am in absolute awe of what these guys are capable of in the tour. Incredible.

Maybe this is naive optimism, but I get a sense that this year's tour is much celaner than in the past.

This stage is a lot of fun to watch.

ALso, the importance of good breeding is certainly demonstrated by the Schleck borthers.

RC Vikings · 07-23-2008, 03:42 PM

On my bucket list is to one day camp on Alpe d'huez and watch the tour and then ride up it the next day. Does any body want to join me? We could take some flags and run along side the riders as they are going up.

creekster · 07-23-2008, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by RC Vikings

On my bucket list is to one day camp on Alpe d'huez and watch the tour and then ride up it the next day. Does any body want to join me? We could take some flags and run along side the riders as they are going up.

I would love to do that. In fact, I threaten to do it every year they go to the ALpe d'Huez, but have yet to follow through.

creekster · 07-23-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam

I watched today's stage--it was really cool. But Sastre's performance was eerily reminiscent of other late-tour mountain climbs to take the yellow jersey. Other performances which were later disqualified. I hope he tests clean tonight.

I couldn't believe Menchov pulled himself back after falling off the end.

DUde, that was a spoiler and I promised there would be none in the thread title. BAd form.

As to Sastre, the difference is he has not doiminated anytinhg welse in the tour to date and this perfromance is what one would expect.

I am also confident that he will nto test posditive as CSC has very strict internal testing procedures. OF course, one never knows.

Menchov is a pounder and tempo rider and showed it today.

bigpiney · 07-23-2008, 05:26 PM

let me remind you that I have climbed a road just outside my front door that has the exact same profile as Alpe d'huez. I should do it again in a few weeks, thanks for the reminder.

But I would love to do the real thing sometime.

creekster · 07-23-2008, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bigpiney

let me remind you that I have climbed a road just outside my front door that has the exact same profile as Alpe d'huez. I should do it again in a few weeks, thanks for the reminder.

But I would love to do the real thing sometime.

That is impressive that you can do it. I don't think I could do it if given several days. I assume it is in switchback style? How many turns?

The winner averaged about 21.5 mph today. THat is for climbing the galibier, croix de feu and the Alpe d'Huez. So see if you can go up and down and up and down and up and then see what your average speed is to compare.

DOn't get me wreong, i am impressed you can do it at all, as I couldn't, but I am in awe of these guys today.

bigpiney · 07-23-2008, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by creekster

That is impressive that you can do it. I don't think I could do it if given several days. I assume it is in switchback style? How many turns?

The winner averaged about 21.5 mph today. THat is for climbing the galibier, croix de feu and the Alpe d'Huez. So see if you can go up and down and up and down and up and then see what your average speed is to compare.

DOn't get me wreong, i am impressed you can do it at all, as I couldn't, but I am in awe of these guys today.

My average speed will end up being about 8 mph, I am guessing. I am slow and plodding. You could pump me full of epo and I still wouldn't get up that thing in under an hour. They are amazing.

Here is what it looks like.
http://www.mapmyrun.com/ride/united-...pine/481778871

creekster · 07-23-2008, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bigpiney

My average speed will end up being about 8 mph, I am guessing. I am slow and plodding. You could pump me full of epo and I still wouldn't get up that thing in under an hour. They are amazing.

Here is what it looks like.
http://www.mapmyrun.com/ride/united-...pine/481778871

Even 8 mph is good; that is a brtual climb.

bigpiney · 07-23-2008, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by creekster

Even 8 mph is good; that is a brtual climb.

Yeah but that is like 5 up and 40 going down. but yes it is brutal. I will report back with the exact stats when I do it.

07-23-2008, 03:26 PM	#1
creekster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: the far corner of my mind Posts: 8,711	ALpe d'huez; No Spoliers Watching the stage today I am in absolute awe of what these guys are capable of in the tour. Incredible. Maybe this is naive optimism, but I get a sense that this year's tour is much celaner than in the past. This stage is a lot of fun to watch. ALso, the importance of good breeding is certainly demonstrated by the Schleck borthers. __________________ Sorry for th e tpyos. Last edited by creekster; 07-23-2008 at 03:28 PM.

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RC Vikings Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rexburg, Idaho Posts: 2,236	On my bucket list is to one day camp on Alpe d'huez and watch the tour and then ride up it the next day. Does any body want to join me? We could take some flags and run along side the riders as they are going up. __________________ "I always rode to my limit. If I won by three minutes, that's because I couldn't make four." Eddy Merckx

07-23-2008, 05:26 PM	#5
bigpiney Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Big Pine , CA Posts: 842	let me remind you that I have climbed a road just outside my front door that has the exact same profile as Alpe d'huez. I should do it again in a few weeks, thanks for the reminder. But I would love to do the real thing sometime.