Tuesday 6th September was a memorable day. Col Du Glandon was stunningly beautiful - glorious sunshine, blueist of blue sky and breathtaking alpine scenery. And for once I didn't bring up the rear - in fact I was on for a a top 4 spot when with only a few kilometres to go 3 of my 'buddies' sped past - with not so much as a by your leave. Still, I got to the top (13 miles and 1500m height gain later) in fine fettle and in a positive mood for the BIG ONE - Alp d'Huez.
Misery - no other word for it. Steep, hot and loads of cars and it took forever. I reached the top a good stone lighter and a broken man. Suddenly a sedate game of bowls in Lyme Regis (I occasionally go there for the weekend, with my gal) seemed a far better alternative. But (and its a big BUT) where there's an up there's a down and the descent from Alp d'Huez was, er, more climbing! How did that happen? I wont bore you with the details. Onwards and upwards.
Nigel
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