Must-Have Spare Parts for Cycling in the French Alps | Watts New?
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- Welcome to another video from the French Alps. In Episode 2 from Cycling in the French Alps - . Questions / Answers / Tips / Advice and maybe some non cycling stuff. Join me for future videos / @cyclinginthealps"...
Today I'm talking about Cycling Fitness / Avoiding the Turbo / Top Tips for traveling with your bike.
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Cycling in the French Alps can be a challenging and rewarding experience, offering a variety of routes through stunning landscapes and challenging terrain. The French Alps are home to many iconic cycling events, such as the Tour de France, and offer a range of options for riders of all levels.
There are many popular routes in the French Alps, including the Col du Galibier, Col du Glandon, and Alpe d'Huez. These routes offer varying levels of difficulty, with some reaching high altitudes and featuring steep grades.
If you're planning a cycling trip to the French Alps, it's important to be prepared for the challenges of the terrain. This includes being in good physical condition, having the necessary equipment, and being familiar with the route you will be taking. It's also important to be aware of local weather conditions and to take appropriate precautions, such as wearing layers and carrying sufficient supplies.
Overall, cycling in the French Alps can be a truly unforgettable experience, offering the opportunity to challenge yourself while taking in the beauty of the region.
Welcome to Cycling in the French Alps.
0:00 Intro
0:31 Fitness
1:08 French Phrase
1:34 Ski Tour
3:32 MUST PACK BIKE SPARE
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Thanks for watching. Whats your essential must pack item?
My essential pack item is a pair of snips for when Jonny cable ties him timing chip through his wheel spokes.
@@MontBlancGuides Very funny!! I thought it would have been anti-cramp tablets so you wouldn't be wrapped around a lampost trying to release it on the final climb of the Etape du Tour a la 2012!!
@@CyclingInTheAlps That too!
Did some racquetting last week up Les Houches! Taking onboard your advice for training through our winter ❄️
Buy some touring kit! Its great cardio for avoiding the turbo.
Always solid tips. Thank you
Thanks Jim
Great video Mike, skiing looks like a lot of fun! Well done on your FTP test, I'm 50W behind you!
Merry Christmas Bill hope all well - thanks for your continued support.
Changing it up a bit Mike 😁
Cheers 🇫🇷🚵
I always tell people about the gear hanger, I carry one for my specific frame in my saddle bag so I always have it with me, I’ve been away with a few people who have broken one and struggled to find a replacement
People will listen to you Adrian!! We'd have people turn up with a track pump in their case but no spare hanger! Hope all well.
Love to get out skiing Instead of the turbo atm (have to wait until March & a long awaited trip to 3 Valleys) Turbo definitely is effective though as Etape Training so far has seen improvement in w/kg from 2.34w/kg (210w/89.5kg) in August to 3.2w/kg (245w/76.5kg) now. Aiming for 70kg & FTP of 280w so 4w/kg by the time I spin out of Annemasse in July - lots more vile turbo sessions will be needed for that unfortunately. Definitely prefer skiing
Great vid again - good point about the hangar as I've decided to bring my bike away with me for the first time for the event ( I plan to ride to power for pacing especially the first half so I've opted against hiring)
Any other tips for novices bringing bikes for first time for such an event ???
I've booked with Sports Tours International so should have access to mechanical assistance as part of their package
Wow Noel thats some progression. Do you have a coach?
I'm going to do an Etape Q & A's in the New Year. Possibly 20.00 French Time 3rd January. You can join me live with any questions or drop them in the comments before hand.
@@CyclingInTheAlps I have employed a coach yes & I'll be honest there is no way I'd have managed it without his help - he specifically works with cyclists over the age of 40 only - so the nutrition and training is geared to the needs of the more "vintage" athletes amongst us. Lots of focus on building strength and maintaining lean muscle mass as well as the on the bike stuff.
Having someone holding you accountable (who has also probably heard every excuse in the book) definitely makes you train more consistently- the amount of times I've found myself on a turbo at 9.30 on a Friday night rather than being on the sofa having a beer & crisps is testimony to that.
I'll keep an eye out for the Q&A session
@@nobbycycles Good effort! Beer and crisps is also my downfall!
@@CyclingInTheAlps terrible/ amazing things in equal measures