This is a picture from the top of the Tourmalet, looking down the western side. We rode down this road today, after the summit of the Tourmalet from the east. Thursday, the riders will climb the western slope and finish at the top of the Tourmalet, likely determining the outcome of the yellow jersey. This particular descent was crazy fast--probably 50 mph easy. A release of the brakes, and your speed climbs radically.
Looks like a crazy fast ride from the top of the world. Can't even imagine that can be fun holding on to the brakes for dear life. Take care!!!
ReplyDeleteI sure hope you took the streamers off the handlebars, those things can really get blowing in your eyes when going fast.
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