Monthly Archives: April 2008

In praise of slow

The bicycle is mechanical perfection. When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments. Progess should have stopped when man invented the bicycle. — Elizabeth West. What else is there that can be said about the humble, magnificent bicycle? Its ability to range over impressive distances with a minimum of energy is …

April 18, 2008 – 5:07 pm | By Guy WR | Posted in Climbing Skills, Local Climbs | Comments (1)

Coeur de grimpeur – part 4 – ride of redemption

With 20 kilometres to go, at the base of the ascent of Mont Ventoux on the Bedoin side, the 11-man group had around 7 minutes over the peloton. The group looked comfortable together, but as the pace lifted it started to break up. With 11 kilometres to go, there were only two of the eleven …

April 3, 2008 – 8:53 am | By Guy WR | Posted in Classic Climbs, Classic Stages, Climbers | Tagged , | Comments (3)