Cycling a mountain is never going to be easy and for that reason alone is why people do it. This weekend I rode Mont Ventoux. This is my second time in taking on the challenge and Friends and colleagues ask what it was like? and if I enjoyed it?
ride the waves of Mont Ventoux
To tell you the truth I ask myself the same question, did I enjoy it? There is no simple answer really. The facts are this. It’s painful to ride 90 kilometres with a lot of those going uphill on a gradient of anywhere between 6% to 11% and being in the saddle for six hours takes its toll. So the answer to the question “Whats it’s like” In simple terms, Painful. The second part of the question. Did I enjoy it?. Yes, I love it. It’s challenging in a stunning setting. I love the Alps, I love the mountain and I love the weather. Riding along the French countryside with the smell of Jasmin and rapeseed is heaven. I love the food, in particular, the bread and finally, I love the feeling of adventure and the unknown.
If you fancy taking on the ride next year you can book yourself a place by going to this website http://www.grandtrophee.fr/index.php
