Category Archives: Etape du Tour
Etape du Tour survival: Key times and distances guide
Here’s something I ran up for the event and which I’ll be taping to my top tube on the day. It’s a cut out and stick on guide to the key distances, times and locations for the day. It should … Continue reading
Posted in 2010, Etape du Tour
Tagged 2010, Col de Marie-Blanque, Col du Soulor, Col du Tourmalet, feeding, guide, timing
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I’m riding for Roy Kinnear House
It’s seems it’s all the rage these days to say you’re riding for someone or something. There’s even people riding just for the fun of it in among those riding for everything from cancer to a free lunch. I’ve ummed … Continue reading
Posted in 2010, Etape du Tour
Tagged charity, Col de Marie-Blanque, Col du Tourmalet, donation, France, paypal, Roy Kinnear House, sportive
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Etape du Tour survival: Preparing your head
Nothing to do with your choice of mandatory helmet (Giro Prolight is my current choice) but with the art of mentally preparing yourself for the event. It’s as important as your physical fitness to get your positive, winning attitude right … Continue reading
Posted in 2010, Etape du Tour, Fitness
Tagged Col de Marie-Blanque, Col du Tourmalet, mental, phase, preparation, Team Sky
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