Marmotte Granfondo Alpes 2017

tuxy · 14-11-2016 02:01AM #1

Figured I'd start a thread for this.

I've never done anything like it but the club I joined recently have a few going so I'm sure we can get a training plan together.

Apparently it sells out fast, registration has just opened.

http://www.marmottegranfondoseries.com/

Charlie69 · 14-11-2016 11:25PM

Also signed up, looking forward to it now. Good luck with the training.

Doc07 · 14-11-2016 11:57PM

I've signed up also. Managing one club spin per week (80-100km) only at the moment but will be able to add an extended commute (40-50km) once a week soon.

The turbo is still looking brand new in the corner of the room. Must use it some day!

If anyone has tips on how to overcome a serious fear of descending feel free to share.

07Lapierre · 15-11-2016 12:25AM

Doc07 wrote: »

If anyone has tips on how to overcome a serious fear of descending feel free to share.

Practice.....a lot!

The descent from Sally Gap to Kilbride/Blessington is good as it's fairly straight and you can see any oncoming traffic from a long way off. Just beware of the sharp right at the bridge.

fat bloke · 15-11-2016 01:01AM

Doc07 wrote: »

If anyone has tips on how to overcome a serious fear of descending feel free to share.

For a far more pressing issue with the Marmotte, replace the "de" with "as" :pac:

Marmotte Granfondo Alpes 2017

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