Club des Cinglés du Mont-Ventoux
Guy WR posted in Classic Climbs on June 23rd, 2008
Club des Cinglés du Mont-Ventoux. Three ascents of Mont Ventoux, one each via Bedoin, Malaucene, and Sault. Average gradients of 7.5%, 7.5%, and 4.7% respectively. Twice past the Tom Simpson memorial, 4,443 metres of climbing over 68 kilometres (compared to 2,612 metres over 39 kilometres on this year’s Etape du Tour). A very long day in the saddle. And lots of pain.
Simply collect the stamps. It couldn’t be easier.
Full report coming soon. A selection of pictures on the Mont Ventoux page (see link right).
June 25th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
That sounds like an excellent ride. I hear your dinner at Les Lauriers in Faucon was a fun way to celebrate your great achievement. Way to go!