Richard, veteran of a solo ride from Lands End to John O'Groats, was packing his bag and, more importantly, his bike and heading to France for L' Etape du Tour on 20/7.
L'Etape allows keen ( mad?) amateurs to ride a stage of the Tour de France. This year's stage is the 108 miles from Montelimar to the top of Mount Vetoux-
nearly 2000 metres above sea level. To avoid the broom waggon and complete the stage, Richard must ride at an average speed of 12.5 mph, or more. Sounds like nothing until you see the climbs!It's the second time Blunty's taken part in L'Etape, having completed the 125 miles ( and five category climbs) from Foix to Laundenville in under 10 hours in 2007. We wish him well and look forward to seeing the photos on his return.
Full details of L'Etape can be seen at http://www.etape.org.uk/
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