Carlos the Bicycle Man

Of all the guys I have ever riden with, I think Carlos has the most Fun! Carlos is the only one to summit the bonette twice, after climbing for more than 2 hrs.

Link to Alpes Photos in Picasa

Click the link to see a slideshow of the trip,

http://picasaweb.google.es/alpesterradiversions/PeterStron#slideshow/5368480242508391586

or to see all the groups photos:

http://picasaweb.google.es/alpesterradiversions

Just another 3500 meter day Almost

Another epic today, starting with Iseran, the beautiful Cormet de Roseland, and ending on les Saisies. Legs are stable at Toast. No worse today than yesterday. Tomorrow the tour passes our balcony. Todays big adventure. A flat front tire decending the cormet de roseland at 40 kmph+ Dipped and braked for the curve and the front just washed. Save of a lifetime figuratively and literaly, as the alternative was along way down. This being my lucky day, beers were on me.
But back to the ride: Extreme beauty in every glance. a 40Km 35mile decent from Iseran, after a 33km climb to start the day.
Puta Madre is what my spanish amigos say.

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Terra Diversions Day 4 Route

Part 2

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To Alp D'Huez
Part 1

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Madone Col de Braus Col de Turini

A billiant day in the Alps Today, Great Ride with 16 New Friends. I think a bad day in the Alps would beat a great day on the road in Indiana. The views are Spectacular. The weather so far is perfect. Note to self, next time break in the tires BEFORE decending a col. I am very happy with the group. The organization is first rate and the quality is very good. Unfortunately only about 50% speak english, but it is not a problem. Lots of trash talk, as most of the stronger guys have nick names. Mine is Armstrong, Danny (Strong young, 12K kms this year) is Contador etc. My nick name chnged to Pete stong today. The Language barrier just makes it more fun.

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