My friends and I have formed a tradition of cycling Mont Ventoux. For the last few years, we have climbed the famous stage of the Tour De France. This will be my third year climbing the Ventoux with my colleagues and friends. The yearly climb forms a great training goal and serves to keeps us focused on our fitness. Not forgetting the banter that goes along with it.
This year is sure to be a vintage one with two guys really battling for the top spot. Posh Mick and Rocket Riyadh have been training like mad even though none of them will admit to it. There has been an underlying battle ragging for years and battle lines are drawn and many a conversation has been had to who will be victorious. I’ll keep you posted on that front.
Sitting at home over the Christmas break, my mind started dreaming of cycle touring again. My last major ride was with the Fireflies back in 2015 where I rode from Geneva to Cannes for ten days and cover 1000 kilometre. So as I am riding Mont Ventoux in June I thought It might be an idea to ride back from there to the UK. Initial investigations into distance is about 700 miles not including any climbs. I recon it will take about two weeks to get back.
So that’s the plan as it stands. Ride back from Mont Ventoux to the UK
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