Archive for July 23rd, 2007

Made it to Alpe d’Huez

Only just got up the 21 hairpins though – We had the trailer laden down with bikes, bits, and food (and tyres, lots of tyres). We also had a last minute change of plan and had to ask Emily to drive up in her car towing it all – I think we reached the heady heights of 20mph on the way up – with the oil temperature gage heading skywards we thought it best not to try and go any faster (not that we could).

The wind is blowing a gale – 80kph up top! The lifts have closed for the afternoon, but the weather looks to be on the up for the rest of the week.

Still, we’re here now, and guests are arriving, the chalet is looking pretty sweet and we’re all set for a top week.

Can’t wait to get riding.