Ride (MONT VENTOUX!) 2:59:28 [3] 43.2 km (4:09 / km) +1622m 3:30 / km
shoes: Giant XTC Team
It was Dave's birthday and I was a bit unorganised so took the credit card and rode up to the shop at the summit of Mont Ventoux and bought him a jersey. I think he appreciated the effort!
=> From our roadside campsite I rode to the bottom then up the climb - 21.7km @ 7.4% (2.18.45). The first 5kms is relatively easy then the middle 10kms is brutal at 8-9% with no respite. The last 5kms is not too bad but with no shade and a headwind it was still quite tough. The descent was slow too with so many cars/camping cars/riders/walkers everywhere! Great ride overall though.
