Stage 2 - La Clusaz to Bourg St Maurice

The Mill guys were on a high yesterday after completing a 130Km journey to La Clusaz. The team had to detour slightly en route due to a road closure but it didn't stop our lot having a good time and ending the day down the phone to us in fits of laughter.

Today the Fireflies have set off from La Clusaz to to Bourg St. Maruice which will be a slightly shorter ride of 90Km.

Ben and Giles kept us updated this morning with a couple new shots- Ant striped down to the basics followed by Giles and Ben looking (quite attractive, "ed") before they set off for the day.

Click here to watch day 2 of the ride!

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Thank you for all your posts!! Here is what the guys had to say in response:

Jess:
“Thanks shrimp, eaten all of your flapjacks, they are magic! Couldn’t do this without them. Can you send more by carrier-pigeon? lol Dad xx”

Wiggins:
“Thanks for the support Wiggs! With your stamina, we reckon you’d fly up these mountains faster than an express chairlift.”

Pat:
“Ant gets his kit off a lot and so photo ops are easy - you’re coming with us next year! Thanks for your sponsorship, The Mill team are hard at work (even though we’re not at work).”

Juzza:
“It’s not cool, it’s 30° and everyone’s sunburnt. Works well with the chaffing I can tell you. Even Giles’ special cream is having to be applied twice a day.”

Robin:
“Thanks Robin, Ant’s razor’s been busy almost 24/7 so I haven’t had a look-in! Can I borrow the Serota next year, when you’ve finally got it out of the case?!? See you in Cannes for a much needed half lager.”

Michael Baulk:
“You are a rotten cheat! We would’ve beaten you downhill! And we bet you didn’t eat as many flapjacks as we have! Can we borrow the Ferrari next year? Best wishes from Bourg St Maurice, Ben , Ant and Giles.”

Update from Ben June 12th at 6:35pm

Hi Everyone

We’re all OK after the first slightly messed-up stage and despite an awful nights sleep together. Giles bagged the king-size bed and Ant took the single leaving me with what can only be described as some kind of child-cot. At least Giles was considerate after that though, Ant talked to himself until about 3am (probably about how brilliant he is) keeping us both awake long after we should’ve been.

Things improved in the morning with a nice big breakfast and we set off from Evian at about 1015. It looked like it was going to rain but held off as we climbed (lots of switchbacks) to Les Gets before a 40mph descent. We got half way to Col de la Colombierre before realising that the pass was closed due to bad weather forcing a re-group/re-route back down and around.

Firefly Ollie made the mistake of mentioning that he hadn’t had a puncture in 5 years – he promptly got one and Giles stopped to help, before his own helmet fell off later on.
All in all a great day, it didn’t rain although it looked like it was going to, there was lots of re-routing and stopping to regroup so a very long day – total of 77miles in 5 hrs.

Tonight, the whole Fireflies team has been invited out by the Meribel ad festival who’ve promised some badly-needed hot-tub action.

Gotta go, need a bath.

Thanks for your support
Ben
x

Click here to watch day 1 of the ride!

Stage 1 - Evian to La Clusaz

Yesterday all 63 Fireflies flew into France from London. From there they traveled to the town of Evian to get a good nights kip in their cosy hotel (see above sent by Ben.)
This morning Giles sent us a photo of them suited, booted and ready to ride 130Km from Evian to La Clusaz. Around 25 support staff will follow the riders- from camera men to physios to ensure the Fireflies are documented and properly looked after each step of the way.


Click here to watch the arrival video!