July

[glaconman]

Yes. The Col du Chat / Mont du Chat debacle.

We took signs for the Col, which is relatively small. We came out near the top and realised we needed to descend it to get to foot of the Mont du Chat (the real climb).

Only problem was it was supposed to be closed to cyclists. The amount of abuse we got from drivers (horns, gestures, shouting) was quite upsetting. But we had little choice but to grin and bear it.

But the main climb is fantastic. With great views down the Rhone valley and over to the high Alpes.

'89 was the 8 second Tour between Fignon and LeMond! They must be great memories. It's such a beautiful part of the world as well.

Let's see how the Vuelta unfolds.

I don't think there's much appetite for road cycling memoirs on this forum except from yourself

I did some lovely cul-de-sac valley rides this year. And some of the less-well-known climbs (col de Notre Dame near Le Bourg for example) are really spectacular.