1 Year, 7 Months…
Prepping. Planning. Training.
Annecy to Alp d’ Huez. July 29th – Aug 3rd, 2018.
Tackling some of the iconic climbs of the Tour de France, including, but not limited to: Col de la Colombiere, Col du Glandon, Col de la Croix de Fer, and Alpe d’ Huez.
Average Daily Miles: 47*
Average Daily Elevation: 7,383 ft.*
Total Miles: 283*
Total Elevation: 44, 300 ft.*
Unlike the Tour de France, there will be no peloton to contend with. I’ll be traveling with a small tour group: fourteen cyclists in all, two guides and a support van. I’ll be meeting the other cyclists for the first time upon the start of our tour, which includes a bike fitting and inspection.
Each rider will be cycling at his/her own pace, out on the open roads, braving the elements, and conquering the mountainous climbs.
I am excited to see what I can accomplish on the bike while taking in the stunning scenery of the French and Swiss Alps.
To know I will finally be riding on Europe’s highest peaks, peaks that the cycling greats of old and new have ridden on, left their names painted on the roads, to know I will be traveling over these same routes ….well, that is a dream come true.
Happy Riding! See you all in a few weeks 😊
* Based on Trek Bike Tours/Avid Rider Option, Base Trek Tour Ride for 6 day/5 Nights: 235 Miles, 37, 030 ft. of climbing
Special Notes:
Thank you to Coach, William Dillard and two of my favorite cycling companions: Jeff & Steve. Your help, support and assistance with every aspect of this trip, including my training has been invaluable. Thank you also to the JUST DO IT 2018 FB Group. You all have witnessed my cycling evolution over the last 17 months. Thank you Baltimore Bicycle Works, Civic Cyclery and The Bicycle Escape! Thank you, Pat. Thank you, to my dear departed brother, Michael L. Pursley, Jr., for my earliest memories of the Tour de France, Bianchi bicycles and road cycling in general.
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