buzz
Reged: 27/01/2007
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Loc: Wicklow, Ireland
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Rumours seem to be its from Montmeliar via Bedoin to the summit of Ventoux - Anyone slain the beast of Ventoux?
I've got a pre-entry, should I cash in my chips now or get the training programme started??  
Anyone done this before, I'm a L'etape virgin  - for now!
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wuverley
Reged: 16/05/2008
Posts: 4046
Loc: Man of Kent
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I haven't done it, but its just a hill, sort of, plenty of people have. If the weathers good, then you're ok...
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bfergie
Reged: 19/04/2008
Posts: 3653
Loc: Sticks ,Scotlandshire
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This might help get you up... 
http://www.waratahvcc.asn.au/Tempo65/assets/images/autogen/a_mtventoux.jpg
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buzz
Reged: 27/01/2007
Posts: 1194
Loc: Wicklow, Ireland
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Just a hill.... Jeez that will help my state of mind! It's 'only' 21km long, climbing to 2000m apparently. True though bud, I won't be the first to grovel on it!
Bfergie - I like your style bud! Made me cackle in a Sid James carry on style, heh, heh, heh!!!
That image will be a great motivator, I'll print it out and tape it up in front of the turbo!  
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bfergie
Reged: 19/04/2008
Posts: 3653
Loc: Sticks ,Scotlandshire
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KM Gradient KM Gradient
1 - 1.9 % ..... 12 - 10.1 %
2 - 2.8 % ..... 13 - 9.2 %
3 - 3.8 % ..... 14 - 9.4 %
4 - 5.8 % ..... 15 - 8.8 %
5 - 5.6 % ..... 16 - 6.9 %
6 - 3.1 % ..... 17 - 6.6 %
7 - 8.6 % ..... 18 - 6.8 %
8 - 9.4 % ..... 19 - 7.4 %
9 - 10.5 % ..... 20 - 8.3 %
10 - 10.1 % ..... 21 - 9.1 %
11 - 9.3 % ..... 22 - 10.0 %
Just a hill!!! 
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dang
Reged: 16/06/2006
Posts: 958
Loc: twixt 7 & ?
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My first ride last year was half-way up on the 12th July. Up to the memorial on the 13th.
I've done it a lot on my Fortius this year though.
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le_petit_grimpeur
Reged: 29/05/2008
Posts: 83
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I haven't done it, but its just a hill, sort of, plenty of people have. If the weathers good, then you're ok...
Putain!C'est pas possible...'just a hill'...
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Dazzricles
Reged: 24/08/2008
Posts: 621
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I rode the Dauphinie Libre in 89 up th "sheltered" side of Mnt Ventoux. Its long but not terribly steep. I summited alone, as many of us did and regrouped on the descent. The group I was with contained Kelly and Early, who I`d past on the ascent....scared me shitless on the way down.
If you do it just find your pace in the first couple of kilometer`s and resist the urge to "attack" it...you`l probably find riders who left you early on it come back as you get further up...Good Luck.
Edited by Dazzricles (20/10/2008 17:17)
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wuverley
Reged: 16/05/2008
Posts: 4046
Loc: Man of Kent
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I haven't done it, but its just a hill, sort of, plenty of people have. If the weathers good, then you're ok...
Putain!C'est pas possible...'just a hill'...
Swearing is not big and clever, even in French.
I knew I'd wind someone up with that remark... 
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le_petit_grimpeur
Reged: 29/05/2008
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I haven't done it, but its just a hill, sort of, plenty of people have. If the weathers good, then you're ok...
Putain!C'est pas possible...'just a hill'...
Swearing is not big and clever, even in French.
I knew I'd wind someone up with that remark...
Tu foutre la gueule de toute la monde alors?
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Aguppy
Reged: 16/06/2008
Posts: 47
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Took me nearly 2 hours of suffering this summer from the other side. If the mistral blows it will be a real epic!
Guppy
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tonybv9
Reged: 08/10/2007
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Putain!C'est pas possible...'just a hill'...
Swearing is not big and clever, even in French.
Tu foutre la gueule de toute la monde alors?
Shouldn't that be "Tu fous"?
Je fous, il fout, tu fous, vous foutez...etc.
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wuverley
Reged: 16/05/2008
Posts: 4046
Loc: Man of Kent
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A little informal as well.
But we're all friends here.
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tonybv9
Reged: 08/10/2007
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I was just trying to be big and (too) clever.
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le_petit_grimpeur
Reged: 29/05/2008
Posts: 83
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Thank you for the grammatical correction-picked up my french in the peloton and there wasn't any time to conjugate.
I don't see the point of posting sardonic comments when someone is genuinely looking for information.That was my point.
In answer to the original post the ascent by Bedoin has about a 6km false flat before it goes up into the trees.In contrast the ascent by Malaucene has a steep opening after Grozeau.There are several ex-pros in the area still riding and a strong sportive team based at Bedoin who are likely to make there presence felt on the mountain...
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El_Cid
Reged: 02/08/2007
Posts: 1499
Loc: Ilkley, Yorks
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Also in your other post it should be..
Ce n'est pas possible...
..mais vraiment, ce ne fait rien.
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le_petit_grimpeur
Reged: 29/05/2008
Posts: 83
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..I think you'll find that is a colloquial expression..
..mais bon,c'est pas grave...
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TheMightyThor
Reged: 13/06/2006
Posts: 204
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It's nasty, make no mistake. Last time I rode it I felt bad even on the false flat out of Bedoin. Once the climb really starts, it's relentless up through the trees. There's about 200 metres of less steep road at Chalet Reynard, and then it's up and up all the way. On a clear day, you can see all the way to the top - demoralising. On a misty day, the wind tries to blow you back down the mountain.
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buzz
Reged: 27/01/2007
Posts: 1194
Loc: Wicklow, Ireland
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Montelimar to Ventoux. confirmed. I'm dead!
The diet, training, panic starts now!
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El_Cid
Reged: 02/08/2007
Posts: 1499
Loc: Ilkley, Yorks
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I was n't going to go. Might now reconsider.
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