AndyS wrote:

Grenadier wrote:

Went to watch Froomey on Alpe d'Huez... I have done many stages of the Tour and enjoyed all of them, but there is something special about AdH. If you ever get the chance, I would strongly recommend the trip.

I must-must-must do a stage next year (or one of the one day classics). Must. I was thinking of the team time trial but maybe I'll head for whatever is the big climb of the tour.

Thanks for the pics.

Love the wheels.

Thank you. Highly, highly, highly recommended. Time trial is great because it lasts so long, especially if you gate a 'lapped' circuit where you can see riders/teams in both directions. But for sheer numbers of people, views and atmosphere, a big moutain is a must. If you're going to make the effort at all, go the whole hog and make sure the mountain you choose (or Col) is a 'classic': Galibier, Madeleine, Colombier, Mt Ventoux etc. More planning needed, but more worthwile. Route is normally announced in October, so keep an eye open and do ask if I can help with any tips/advice. As it happens, Team Alpe d'Huez all agreed we need a second Defender so we can create a hub between the two, with tarp cover and then put up a portable screen with mini projector to watch the stage live. Bigger BBQ and Beer pump as well.....so, if you're up for it?!!  Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey

AndyS wrote:

The annual wash and polish, it still scubs up fine (coming up to four years old).


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Oh, and new wheels.

AndyS wrote:

The annual wash and polish, it still scubs up fine (coming up to four years old).


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Oh, and new wheels.

Very nice.

Are those straight, black windows with a sheen from the wash or have you re-coated them from matte to gloss? Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey