Originally Posted by merlinextraligh
The Aubisque was on this year's Etape. (stage 16 of the TDF). It looked a little different with 9,000 riders coming through the rest stop at the top of the Aubisque.
Even though it was an 80 degree day, at the top of the Aubisque it was in the 60's with a 20 mph wind blowing.
Racing down the backside toward the Col Du Soulor, my thought was not to become the next Van Est.
I included information, with links, on the
L'Etape de Tour in both the day 1 and day 2 reports. Did you notice or have you been looking at the pictures only?
With 9000 riders, I hope you showed up early for a good start position. I believe they send riders off in waves of 1000. If I could get in the first wave then I would love to do it.