Alp D’Huez triathlon

[Grondpad]

I saw the Alp D’Huez triathlon last night on SS7

 

Anyone here that did it? It looks fantastic!! It seems like it is after the TDF, so it would be a great trip to go and watch the last week of TDF and then do the tri. 2.2 swim, 115 bike finish it with Alp D’Huez and then a 22km run on and off-road. Freaken awesome!!

Edited August 20, 2013 by Grondpad

[SwissVan]

I saw the Alp D’Huez triathlon last night on SS7

 

Anyone here that did it? It look fantastic!! It seem like it is after the TDF, so it wold be a great trip to go and whatch the last week of TDF and then do the tri. 2.2 swim, 115 bike finishinf with Alp D’Huez and then a 22km run on and off-road. Freaken awsome!!

 

Nice and cold that water.... 14 degrees

Maybe one day

[davem]

This is my big hairy audacious goal for next year.

[reteid]

this would also be on my to do list , but unfortunately i suck at going up a hill on a bike.beautifull to watch though.the womans winner(think Mary Beth Ellis) looks super strong.

[Red Zone]

I saw the Alp D’Huez triathlon last night on SS7

 

Anyone here that did it? It looks fantastic!! It seems like it is after the TDF, so it would be a great trip to go and watch the last week of TDF and then do the tri. 2.2 swim, 115 bike finish it with Alp D’Huez and then a 22km run on and off-road. Freaken awesome!!

Now that is a fantastic idea, will line this one up for my 40th birthday in four years time.

[Ostrich]

I'll join you. Quickly help me find a sugar-mommy to sponsor the trip...

[davem]

Ho Grondpad

 

What program was the race broadcast on. Searched the program guide but cannot find anything.

 

Thanks

[Grondpad]

Ho Grondpad

 

What program was the race broadcast on. Searched the program guide but cannot find anything.

 

Thanks

 

It was on one of the “Mass Participation” broadcasts. 18 Aug @ 18:00

[davem]

Thanks. Will look again.

[gadget]

this would also be on my to do list , but unfortunately i suck at going up a hill on a bike.beautifull to watch though.the womans winner(think Mary Beth Ellis) looks super strong.

 

My problem is that I suck going down a hill. This year at 70.3 Austria i rode past the guys up the 8km climb like they have flat wheels. When it came to the downhill (in 50km winds) I was holding onto my bike for dear life tapping the brakes more than the pedals. Think SAmmy Sanchez vs Sir Wiggens. Those Euromonsters can ride a downhill!

[Grondpad]

My problem is that I suck going down a hill. This year at 70.3 Austria i rode past the guys up the 8km climb like they have flat wheels. When it came to the downhill (in 50km winds) I was holding onto my bike for dear life tapping the brakes more than the pedals. Think SAmmy Sanchez vs Sir Wiggens. Those Euromonsters can ride a downhill!

 

From the TV broadcast, it didn’t seem like they were going downhill on the ADH. It looked like they had another transition on top and they ran around the village. Like I say, that’s what it looked like to me so I can be wrong

[Garfield2010]

My problem is that I suck going down a hill. !

 

My suggestions....

 

1. Check your position going downhill.

 

2. Don't be afraid to go downhill

 

3. At the top load up with bottles and put them in your jersey and everywhere for extra weight!

 

4. When okes fly past... draft for those 3 seconds while they go past...

[Dinamic]

My problem is that I suck going down a hill. This year at 70.3 Austria i rode past the guys up the 8km climb like they have flat wheels. When it came to the downhill (in 50km winds) I was holding onto my bike for dear life tapping the brakes more than the pedals. Think SAmmy Sanchez vs Sir Wiggens. Those Euromonsters can ride a downhill!

Give me a call Gadget and I will hook you up with one of my Guys, suck his wheel and follow his line and you will get faster and learn in the process.

[davem]

ADH finishes the ride at the top of the climb. No descending the big climb but there are another two cols on route.

[Garfield2010]

DaveM you still up for this event? Chances are I will also be there..

[davem]

DaveM you still up for this event? Chances are I will also be there..

 

Oh yes. It has focused my training so well. What about Roth? Or are you doing both?