Saturday, June 27, 2015

TransAlps 2015: Day -1

Day before event starts.

Slept well last night. Sleeping arrangements not quite to North American standards. "Coffins". No choice but to sleep close. Strict no touching rule, not that there's anything wrong with that.




Rode the first 20km of tomorrow's route. Includes the Oberjoch, a 20min hill at 8km that will serve to break up the field. Sure to be a gangbuster climb. Weather was suspect so it was dark kit day. Managed to stay dry. 


Unfortunately there was some excitement today. I flatted my front tire on the descent back down the Oberjoch and then my rear wheel some time later. Both flats had no obvious source. Despite new tubes and tires, will be on the mind tomorrow.


Traditional post ride kaffe and kuchen.


Then wurst and sauerkraut for lunch. When in Rome.


Found Jamie's cousin again. First photo from 2012. Second photo taken today.



Should be good weather tomorrow morning. Heads up. Rubber down.

2 comments:

  1. wilfred in bed reading cyclist magazine. cutest thing ever.

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  2. Great updates Geoff - Hope the race goes well for you guys.

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