Category Archives: Etape du Tour

Advice and experience of riding the Etape du Tour. Moral support, kit advice, gearing advice and all aspects of successfully riding the Etape.

Cut-off times

Posted on 15 June 2006 by Alex Murray

The organisers have started adding more detail to the site now including a schedule of timings for the event here: http://www.letapedutour.com/2006/us/itineraire_horaire.html As I have already posted elsewhere: “I certainly am going to enjoy the moment as it’s something I’ve wanted … Continue reading →

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Back in a groove

Posted on 12 June 2006 by Alex Murray

Put in a tidy 130km at an average of 26km/h on Sunday. As recommended by the osteopath, Dave Knight, I didn’t push it too much and came in the moment I started to feeel a twinge in my left calf. … Continue reading →

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I, spanner

Posted on 8 June 2006 by Alex Murray

Saw an osteopath today who has figured out the root of my problem: lack of flexibility. so I’m on a strict diet of stretching to regain some. He reckoned I am only about 30% as flexible as I should be … Continue reading →

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