After yesterday's mammoth day climbing 2 cols (mountains) it was nice to have a day off to enjoy the mountain scenery and to soak up the atmosphere of living in the Mecca of cycling locations Alpe d' Huez.Talking about the Mecca of cycling I have never seen so many cyclists all converge at one location than have here. Even when climbing Huez yesterday arvo there were hundreds of cyclists of all shapes and sizes climbing the mount and many hundreds cheering us on the sidelines. The atmosphere is building for the race that climbs up Alpe d' Huez tomorrow. People everywhere are speculating whether Cadel Evans can wrestle back the yellow jersey from Frank Schleck.
The 3 most handsome guys in the group took a cable car ride up Pic Blanc (3300 mtrs) and enjoyed some wonderful scenery, a few snow fights (James was slipping and sliding in the snow with his thongs and shorts on) whilst John and I were reasonably dressed for the conditions. Some of the others went for another ride up Col Sarenne and down into the village of Borg d'Oisan for lunch then back up Huez.
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Thaks Steve for the updates. I can't wait to read these every day. You guys are having a great time; I'm so jealous. Say 'hi' to everyone for me. Look forward to seeing you when you get back. We'll share some French or Italian wine. Cheers GEM = Gaynor
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