La Marmotte 2006

For our 2006 adventure ride we are at the very early stages of planning a 4 day trip to the Alps taking in La Marmotte, a Cyclo Sportive ride.

La Marmotte is one of the toughest and most spectacular one-day events in Europe, only 175km but with well over 5000m of climbing, finishing on that most famous of Tour de France battling grounds, the Alpe d'Huez. The profile is shown below.

 

 

 

Clearly this an extremely tough event and will require a lot of training. Of course those who feel they won't be able to achieve the required fitness level could come just to enjoy the Alps and do a less stressful ride in fabulous terrain! and maybe cheer on the Old Pets doing the ride.

Any way, as I said we are the early stages of planning so standby for more information on this page.

In the meantime here's link to start you off:

Story from those who have been there and dun that!

And here's the route:

 

Age Categories and Timings for awards

Category	A	AB	B	C	D	E	F	G
Gold Certificate	10:03:00	10:17:00	10:32:00	08:29:00	08:49:00	09:15:00	09:36:00	10:03:00
Silver Certificate	12:04:00	12:21:00	12:39:00	10:11:00	10:35:00	11:06:00	11:32:00	12:04:00

A -Women 18-34, AB Women 35-49, B Women 50+, C Men 18-29, D Men30-39, E Men40-49, F Men 50-59, G Men 60+

 

16 Old Port's to Ride La Marmotte

I'm delighted to report that 16 Old Portlians have decided to take up the 2006 challenge to boldly go..etc. They are by nickname and ,'yet to burdened with nickname' order:-

Bianchi ;Disco ;Diplomat ;Icicle ;DAngerous ;Oz ;Jezza ;Fatherjac ;Kermit ; Nelly ;Nix ; Vino; Keith Thornton ;Kevin Smith ; MarkNewman ;Marc Lloyd

You have now been registered so there is no going back dudes!!

We have yet to arrange the transportation so keep a close eye on our bulletin board for the latest news click HERE