Early starts at Haute Route. 7:15AM gun makes 6AM breakfast necessary. Generally like the Euro breakfast of speck, cheese and rye for about 4 days. By day 7, I'm typically only able to stomach white bread and Nutella.
Wilbur chowed a plate of beats this morning - apparently a natural, and legal, performance enhancer. I still think he takes the illegal stuff too. He's too fast to be natural.
In a much better mood this morning, Ribs thought he'd punk Chrissie Wellington. She's only won 4 Ironman World Championships, though she's riding Haute Route with us this week.
Absolutely stunning landscapes today. Exceeded my expectations. Rolled through lush valleys, farm villages and pastures.
My favorite image from the day. About 2KM to go on the first, and biggest climb. At the end of the road is the Col Colombiere. Nice photo here too of Ribs and Wilbur driving the pace.
European mountain towns are well known for their small hotel rooms. Have to make the most of every inch when cleaning up from the day and preparing for the next.
Self-serve laundry fairly typical too.
Megeve is a great French Alps ski town. Close to Chamonix and Albertville (1992 Winter Olympics host). Love to return to this region to ski.
Weather was ideal — dry and temperate. Looks similar tomorrow and then we're in for a change. Asked Ribs why the post stage gun show. Said he might not get the chance to wear his favorite shirt when the weather changes so best to take the opportunity today. The two is for his daughter, Blake, who turned two-years old today.
Tomorrow we ride from one famous ski town to another (Courchevel). Pairings are TL/Ribs and Wilbur/GD. This is my 4th week-long cycling event with Wilbur and tomorrow will be the first time we've ridden a stage together. Looking forward to it.
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