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Alpe d'Huez Triathlon

  • 17-10-2009 8:34pm
    #1
    n-dawg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 480 ✭✭


    Hey Im thinking of entering the Alpe d'Huez triathlon (Long course). Has anybody here done it before? What did you think? Is it well organised?

    I'm also thinking about the training for it... does anybody know the earliest in the year I could head to the alps to get some practice in climbing those climbs (So there not blocked by snow). And getting some high altitude running done too.

    After DCM next weekend I've NO races entered so I need to enter something soon or else I could end up loosing focus in my training :rolleyes:


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  • #2
    911sc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 859 ✭✭✭911sc


    The access road to Alpe D'huez is rarely closed unless there is a very strong snow storm, in any case partially closed at night.
    So, cycling from Bourg d'oisans up to Huez is always ok (seriously challenging though!) , but i would not like doing it in Jan or Feb though.. April onwards should be good.


  • #3
    kala85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,910 ✭✭✭kala85


    how did you travel to the Alpe de'huez triathlon. Did you rent a bike or bring your own bike ?


  • #4
    qweeva
    Closed Accounts Posts: 50 ✭✭qweeva


    I did the long course this year. Its very very tough. My weakest is always the bike, so those hills were torture. I did an ironman this year too and found it easier.... ok, bad choice of words..... less torturous!

    Its a fantastic event. The setting is simply stunning. Swim is lovely and the run is definitely not boring! The cycle though, is seriously hard. If you like big hills....Definitely recommend!


  • #5
    griffin100
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,033 ✭✭✭griffin100


    qweeva wrote: »
    I did the long course this year. Its very very tough. My weakest is always the bike, so those hills were torture. I did an ironman this year too and found it easier.... ok, bad choice of words.....

    Did you happen to win said ironman Qweeva;)


  • #6
    kala85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,910 ✭✭✭kala85


    how did u get to the alpe d huez. where did you stay etc??


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  • #7
    qweeva
    Closed Accounts Posts: 50 ✭✭qweeva


    griffin100 wrote: »
    Did you happen to win said ironman Qweeva;)

    Someone told me I came second from last, but I prefer your version....thanks!

    Back on topic: Stayed in Alpe d'Huez. Here: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g196704-d289468-Reviews-Pierre_Vacances_Residence_Les_Bergers-L_Alpe_d_Huez_Isere_Rhone_Alpes.html right beside the registration and transition - which I was so grateful for after 10 hours of agony! Its pretty basic, but perfect location. Flew into Geneva with Aer Lingus and rented a car from the airport. Its about a 3 hour drive. Flew over on the Monday, raced Wednesday and back home early Thursday.

    Its a great event and great value for what you get - a unique experience and sore quads for weeks!


  • #8
    kala85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,910 ✭✭✭kala85


    qweeva wrote: »
    griffin100 wrote: »
    Did you happen to win said ironman Qweeva;)

    Someone told me I came second from last, but I prefer your version....thanks!

    Back on topic: Stayed in Alpe d'Huez. Here: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g196704-d289468-Reviews-Pierre_Vacances_Residence_Les_Bergers-L_Alpe_d_Huez_Isere_Rhone_Alpes.html right beside the registration and transition - which I was so grateful for after 10 hours of agony! Its pretty basic, but perfect location. Flew into Geneva with Aer Lingus and rented a car from the airport. Its about a 3 hour drive. Flew over on the Monday, raced Wednesday and back home early Thursday.

    Its a great event and great value for what you get - a unique experience and sore quads for weeks!

    Did u bring the bike with you . How much did it cost to transport the bike on the plane


  • #9
    qweeva
    Closed Accounts Posts: 50 ✭✭qweeva


    I did bring my own bike. Think it's about 60 euro each way, but can't remember. I know you can rent top of the range carbon bikes for less expense and if I was doing it again I'd rent. My own bike didn't travel well and had to spend 30 euro getting it sorted. It also means you need a big rental car - there were 4 of us so we pretty much needed a bus! If you're not used to travelling with a bike as I'm not, then it can be a lot of hassle.


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