Mont Ventoux Gravel Ride - Are You 'Ard Enough?

I do love a challenge and this gravel ride has been on my bucket list for sometime. The views are stunning and you certainly feel very superior when you eventually reach the summit. Why? Because it's a tough ride, on an ever changing surface. Even I got a bit 'philosophical' at times but armed with determination and a good level of fitness anything is possible. Whilst the actual off road section is only about 16km I urge you to give it a go, if you think you think you're 'ard enough! :-)
It is, absolutely wonderful and includes all the joys of great gravel riding, steep, smooth roads and a fast descent back down to Bédoin.
Thanks to Richard Allen, a fellow 'Here Come The Belgians' rider, for planting this idea in my head.
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[@rodneybannister9014]

Superb video 👏👏👏

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Cheers

[@johnmullineaux8980]

Off the asphalt - so good!!!

[@richardthoday1593]

"life is for living" too right it is.
smashing video. I've ridden up fire trails on the dark side of the mt but didn't know about this route. Next time...

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Thanks for commenting on here. ' Life is for living' I agree.

[@steverowley1869]

It was great to bump into you on Ventoux and "make the cut" into your gravel road experience video
I do wish you hadn't posted the video, as I now must do the gravel road ascent, I think I'm 'and enough!!!
I've been thinking about it for a while, but, as ever, you spur me on #InspirationalJulie, next year..?
Keep on enjoying your riding, sharing the videos, which brilliantly showcase your skills, strength and enthusiasm, and I'll see you on another mountain in the near future.
Much love, Steve x

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Great to see ya. Yep you should do it. Please let me know on which mountain i will see you so i can book a Shuttle lol

[@ericwilcock3239]

Looks an amazing ride, well done!

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Thank you

[@MartyMacDonald]

Really awesome video Julie, I'm inspired to go and do it now!

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Thank you. You should :-)

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Great comments keep me going . Cheers

[@MartyMacDonald]

@@JuliePhelanExplore it'll be in my adventure list for sure, looks like a great ride!

[@AndreT860]

Inspiring Julie…one for my retirement Bucket List starting next year (67 😬) 🧢

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Thank you . Go for it ! Lucky you . If you want more details of the route just ask . Cheers for commenting on here.