Behind The Marmotte Gran Fondo *UNSEEN FOOTAGE*

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[@Buzzcouple]

I’ve ridden the Marmotte 5 times now and the weather plays a major part. In 2016 it was a full blizzard on the Galibier and I only had a gilet and arm warmers!!

[@edlaverack]

Geez, can only imagine what that must've been like!!

[@charlesmcelroy7413]

Remember that in 2016, absolutely brutal.

[@stefangeorge87]

I perfectly agree with what you said. As a Marmotte finisher myself, i have some additional suggestions:
1. Book a hotel early in the year so that you have a better chance of getting a room in Bourg d'Oisan or even Alpe d'Huez - althouth descending the Alpe that morning is not very nice.
2. Arive at least one week before the race - spend time at altitude, do some easy sessions at above 1800m of elevation. Also make sure you know the area, restaurants, etc. (tip: book a table at a restaurant in the night before the race)
3. Ride the Alpe at least one time as a mental preparation of whats going to come. I would also include the Glandon here since many get tricked by the 5% of the Glandon and easily underestimate it.

[@Spikey_Mikey]

More More More Ed-ventures 😁

[@ethangodridge6833]

Thanks Ed for this insight. Looking forward to anymore of these.

[@bertonabike6991]

Did you stay with Ainsley while you were in the Alpes? She mentioned you whilst we were there

[@edlaverack]

We did bud!