As the starter gun draws near the Macmillan Mean Machines start to feel the nerves!
After a week off the road we have all had the chance to prepare ourselves for what lies ahead next week. With our kit bags half full and the fitness in the legs (hopefully) we are surely ready to attack the 18 odd Cols and 450miles that lie between us and the Med.
We were also confident in how we thought the days should pan out in terms of weather and the fact we'll be 'guided' to the finish line each day!! - how wrong we may be........
Have a look at the message sent to us from our "tour guide"...
"Remember:
1. Take a range of clothing for all sorts of weather. You will experience temperatures from mid 30s to below 0..........Rain, snow, wind and sun are all very likely.
2. Take a saddle bag with your tools for punctures and other basic repairs. You should be prepared to be self-sufficient during the day!
3. Carry a windcheater or rain jacket at all times. You will need it on the descents and getting caught in a thunder storm at altitude without one is very serious.
4. Carry food for your ride and some money for your lunch.
For during the day you can leave a small bag with stuff you may need in the front of the van. Again opening and searching through suitcases on the side of a mountain in rough weather is not a good idea. I may be 2 hours away so please be prepared for this!
I will go through the route with you on Sunday evening and will give you maps with the route marked and all the info for the accommodation
Enjoy - Paddy"
.........It looks like we are on our own lads! lets hope Michaels GPS works as a wrong turn in the Pyrenees could be an issue.....we're not in Buckinghamshire anymore!!
I will be adding some more details about the ride to let you know where we are and what climbs we will be doing day by day. I'll have my Iphone with me for the duration so I'm hoping I can upload some pics too.........in between the sweat and tears of course!
Cheers
MMM
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