Day 2 done, sketchy morning and nasty afternoon…

20Jun

Hi all,

It’s been a fairly long day here in the Pyrenees, so as you do I’ve just got back from my massage and quick trip to the supermarche for some supplies to get me through the evening. Love my lollies…

So it was up at 6h30 for a 9am start of Stage 2, 85km with rain and maybe 12dgr along with some sketchy little roads.  I resumed my position at the back of the peloton, looking to stay out of trouble and upright.  With a lumpy run into the finish I managed to hang onto to the back of the peloton dodging a few crashes as the race heated up.  The legs felt better so I was happy with that and the heart rate was a little more under control after a days racing.

After a small transfer we arrived at the start of the stage 3 TT, in Loudenvielle Peyragudes deep in the Pyrenees.  From here would attack the Col de Peyresourde on route to a Peyragudes Ski station.  So not really my cup of tea, 16km TT with 11 of it up hill but it’s all engine building so you just take it in.  Not sure how I got on, but not expecting anything more than near the bottom of the list for now.

Tomorrow is another day though with just rolling hills from Lavaur to Castres.  So fingers crossed the temperature changes back to summer after a bitter day in the hills.

Back soon, dinner time for now.

Cheers

Tim.

Below, how the FDJ staff look after themselves between stages.  Will leave the mechanic unnamed.

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5 Responses to “Day 2 done, sketchy morning and nasty afternoon…”

  1. Anna Rix says:
    June 20, 2010 at 8:58 am

    Top effort bro, your doing well for your 1st race back.
    Hang in there for another day.
    Take care
    Daz, Ena, Holly and Macklin xxxx

  2. John Cardwell says:
    June 20, 2010 at 12:13 pm

    I notice they’ve attacked the Rose’ first.
    Typical !

    Well done getting through that double stage day.

    Cards

  3. Rebecca Gudsell says:
    June 21, 2010 at 9:04 pm

    Good work bro…you really are tough and determined getting back in there. Becs x

  4. Kaytee says:
    July 2, 2010 at 2:26 pm

    Hey bro,
    Nice work!!! Staying upright and getting in the KM’s. AWESOME.
    LOVE the pic of the leg press… just started than one myself. Still sore and it’s been almost a week. ha ha.
    Go get em tiger!
    KBx

  5. Nathan Seddon aka guns says:
    August 2, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    Bro, Just saw via your Twitter about your tour of poland crash. Very sorry to hear that brother. Wish you all the best, and no one has more metal toughness or drive to overcome set backs than you. Nathan Sedoon aka Kutztown USA


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