Well the saga continues trying to get my bike on the flight to Pau. I'm told the plane can only take a bike bag with combined dimensions of 250cm (height + length + width). My bag is within the regulations, but I've been calling almost every day for over a week and they can't yet confirm that my bike will get on the flight. Don't know what to do if they can't take it on the flight. I suppose I could always drive for 2 days to get there. ;-)
Monday, 11 February 2008
Saturday, 9 February 2008
The Bike Setup
Here's the kit for the ride. I originally bought my Trek for Ironman France in 2006. If there was ever an event to justify the cost to myself, that was it. I hope to refine the setup before the big day (i.e. gearing), but right now, this is what I've got:
- Trek Madone 5.2, (2005) 56cm
- Shimano Ultegra components
- Bontrager Race Lite wheels
- 10 speed double (53,39) with a 12-25 cassette
- Speedplay Zero clipless pedals
TCR Show, Esher
What a day! Feel like I've been on public transport all day.
This morning I went to Bermondsey to borrow a snowboard from a friend, then this afternoon caught a train out to Esher to the Triathlon, Cycling and Running (TCR) Show. It was just like I remember from a couple of years ago, with most of the same exhibitors there. I was really looking for a new saddle, 12-27 cassette and new cycling kit for Etape.
Unfortunately, I didn't find anything on the list worth shelling out for. BUT...I did pick up a copy of the L'Etape du Tour 2008 DVD by Cyclefilms. Not quite as good as actually doing the climbs before the race, but I hope it will give us a few tips.
Training hours today = zip! but I feel shattered. Does that count?
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