On July 18, we picked up the camper car and headed to St. Jean de Maurienne. Our plan was to hook up with my teammate, Kristen, and her gang that were travelling in the area. Thankfully, our camping site had a signpost that let us know we were in the ballpark (as if the big mountains were not enough of a giveaway).
Camping car in the Alps
So many cols...so little time
The first day out of St. Jean, Sperry and I rode the Col de la Croix de Fer. We were prepared for the climbs in the Alps to be longer – and this one was – and pretty tough – and this one was that, too! After cresting Croix de Fer – we cruised over to Col du Glandon – then descended home to the camper.
Sperry keeps leaving bike behind. I think he wants someone to steal it so he won't have to climb anymore!
The next day we met up with Kristen to go ride Telegraphe and Galibier. I am always so impressed with Kristen’s amazing climbing ability – but let me tell you – she rocked the house on these climbs! I am so proud to be her teammate!
Galibier is a beast - no doubt about it! It is VERY long – and the Telegraphe is just enough that your legs are a little tired getting ready to get up Galibier. We had a nasty headwind for the last part of the climb – but the view from the top makes it all worth it!
Telegraph
Chilly at the top!
It was a great day! I am sure that Sperry will tell you all about it from his point of view (which will probably involve many expletives) – but don’t let him fool you – he climbed like a mountain goat again!
