Hi All and thanks for all your support and messages, it really is helping us along and it great to hear from you all.So, backtracking a bit, we had a well-earned rest day in La Grave on Saturday which was absolutely fantastic. There was a huge BBQ by the river featuring the guitar-playing of Adrian Moat as well as sponsored haircuts and other silliness and the three of us had a much needed massage in the same hotel where Lance Armstrong stayed when he won the Tour de France. I stupidly went out for a biere or two on Sat night (and as a result rode at the back on Sunday) but Ant and Giles had a great nights sleep except for all three of us needing the bathroom at 4am and having to form an orderly queue.
Anyway, we needed the rest/sleep because today (Sunday) was a HUGE day, we rode for 12 hours straight which saw us travel 172km from La Grave in France to Vinadio – a small mountain village in Italy (where we are now, unable to make ourselves understood as is completely Italian speaking, we’re starving and no food is forthcoming as yet). It threatened to rain the whole day and so was cold but really spectacular scenery above the tree-line again as we negotiated Col du Lauteret, Col D’Izoard, Col de Bars and Col de Larche with the wind against us for some of that time. The highlight for me was probably the 25 mile descent from the top of Larche tucking into a peloton for switchbacks all the way. Ant took a wrong turn and so did an extra 6 miles today blaming Giles for not stopping for him when he went for a pee.
Today was also the day that the guest riders turned up (including Ed Fayers from Blink, freelance DOP Barry Wallace, Stuart Robinson from Tomboy Films to name but a few) so a really tough first day for them.
We have officially become machines. We eat our own bodyweight in carbs in the morning, ride, eat our own bodyweight in carbs again at lunch, more riding, then we eat again, sleep get up and eat our own bodyweight and ride.
We’re pretty wasted at the moment but all in really good spirits. Tomorrow we’re tackling Col de la Bonnette, the highest pass in Europe - better get some sleep.
Thanks again for all the support, Ben Ant and Giles xxx
10 comments:
Boys, well done, I can't beleive you're all still in one piece and still loving it. You'll all be so toned for the pool parties when you reach Cannes.
You're doing a great job.
Missing you Giles, not long now... x
i agree with nat, you'll be the envy of every bikini clad body by the pools, looking toned and tanned... best cannes diet i ever heard of, count me in for next year!
and giles, i ordered my new cleats so let the training begin.
becs x
You guys are amazing! We are all thinking of you! Happy Birthday Ant! x x
hey there, I was going to write "wish i was there too" but i feel my thighs are big enough already!!! Respect to you all, keep on going, we're very proud of our boys. Happy Birthday Ant & a belated Happy Fathers day for yesterday to all of you, happy cycling. Kate H xxx
Cheering you 3 on from Manhattan. You're ON FIRE!
Well done chaps!! You're doing an amazing job. See you on the return. I'm not going to wang on about toned bodies...not being in possession of one myself.
Andy x
Good work fellas! Before you know it you'll be sitting by the pool sipping cocktails :) 2 more days! I'll get the beers in when you arrive
Paul h
Good On Ya Lads! All that fresh mountain air and saucisson sec.
And Happy Birthday Ant!
JOhn
you crazy kids, i guess there's no point saying how the London to Brighton Bike ride went! Well done Gi and co!
nice one fellas.....At least you are all doing it for a good cause (apart from Ben, who just doet it to wear licra!!!!!!!...
I have been spinning out of sympathy......and know I have a long way to go to reach the hights you are at today, I am sure its been tough.......well done all.
Giles I hope my magic drops did the trick on your cold.
Happy Bday ant......
regards
benn
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