LA MARMOTTE GRAN FONDO - THE HARDEST RIDE YET

In this episode, I show my experience at the Marmotte Gran Fondo Alpes 2023 which I took part in on 25 June. Without a doubt this was the toughest ride I've ever done. 186km with 5560m of climbing ending off the day with Alpe du Huez which averages 7-8%. Coming from a flat and small country it was like throwing myself into the deep end of the pool.

1. Looking at the footage I filmed has brought back a lot of memories. It has been a while since I completed the event and my mind has been given the time to digest it. I would be interested in take part in the 2024 edition if given the time and opportunity.

2. Having included some of the famous climbs done at the Tour de France, the event has given me a newfound appreciation of the pros abilities. My TdF viewing experience this year has been much more meaningful as a result. The pros on TV always make the climbs look so easy as they dance up the slopes, but having done it myself - and as the footage of amateurs climbing will show - it is crazy how they are able to climb up that quickly. Just for instance, on a section that I am doing 8-10kmh peddling squares, they are doing 24-30kmh.

3. This will be a trip I will never forget.

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