After all the one day events, interim reports, COV19 cancellations, finally an event that deserves the name of this page, a tour. A tour through Portugal, the Transportugal Roads Tour. From the very north through the country to the most southwestern corner to the “last german sausages before America”. And of course there will be again a daily tour report with photos, interviews, and stories.
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This epic route through Lombardy to the Ligurian coast was a wonderful experience, especially, because it wasn’t a mass event. I’ve done it with about 660 like-minded others. Almost 300 km of cycling on one day is quite special, although I can report it wasn’t that bad.
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I’ve done it and it was great! Never did I experienced such a cycling festival, a lasting experience with a reason to come back. Recovered and rested to some extent, I can now report.
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I’ve got a starting spot for Milano San Remo!
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Still 6 weeks until the festival on the island of the friends of cycling starts. Inspired by my cycling community I became aware of the event “Mallorca 312” and immediately decided: “I have to be there, I want to make that experience”.
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Hard months are behind us and this year the winter with single-digit temperatures, slippery roads and partly violent wind also lasts until the end of March and even into April. Being on the road with a racing bike can become unhealthy quite quickly, due to the narrow tyres.
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Despite snow, ice, closed fitness shops, lockdowns and all the other COVID-19 restrictions, how do we get strong and fit through this winter season? How to keep moving when you have nowhere to go? Are there alternatives? Sure, upgrade your home office to a workout center.
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They made it and are now in Paris. To complete a Grand Tour, whether professional or amateur, is a magnificent achievement and a milestone in your lives. I doff all my hats, caps and headscarves, send congratulations and have great respect for each and every one of you. Well done.
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With the flow of the third week they climb the giants of the Haute des Alpes. Col du Var (2100m), Col d’Izoard (2400m), Co du Galibier (2650m), Col du Telegraphe (1560m) and Col du Grand Cucheron (1200m). Two really challenging stages that demand everything from you and it really goes high up, as my photo on top of the Galibier conveys.
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With the greatest heat France experienced in a long time they followed the route from Montpellier north via beautiful Avignon to Carpentras for a well-deserved second day of rest. The CCO (Chief Cycling Officer) reports they saw 44 degrees Celsius on the thermometer and spent the whole day in the pool next to the bar. They really earned this rest day.
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