Watching Le Dauphiné Libéré
The Dauphiné Libéré is a pretty famous race that passes near me in the North French Alps.
I had the good fortune to watch three mountain stages live.
It's truly exciting watching a big event up a mountain. Loads of people cycle up the hills. People camped or picnicking on the hill cheer everyone. A publicity caravan comes by and throws out souvenirs (if anyone is a Credit Agricole Fan I will mail them a hat - I have an extra).
I first got into cycling in the Alps after watching a Tour de France stage near home. And this year's tremendously exciting Dauphiné just added to my love of the sport.
I fully understand how lucky I am to live where I do. And I have been taking full advantage of that good fortune.
Just a few photos:
Note, Hincapie and Leipheimer (for the Americans in the crowd). The brave girl in the Jelly belly shirt is my wife.
Hill behind home
Hincapie
Levi
My wife loosens up the grouchy police at the top
If you'd like to see more photos, go here to my home blog.
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A video of one day out with friends
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It never fails to amaze me
It never fails to amaze me how quickly those guys can climb. Thanks for sharing this. Good stuff.
A little embarrasing but
I can estimate my time up any huge mountain by taking the pros time and doubling it.
The guys in the video were at the end of a 4 km (2.5 mile) stretch at 12% average and parts much steeper. My god they were amazing.
Double!?!?
Nothing to be embarrassed about my good man...many of us would be happy to say that.
Those guys are amazing, as are your photos.
I would love to be there with you, looks like an amazing time.
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