Originally Posted by Moyene Corniche

(3) The Peillon Circuit Race, a small regional race in Provence France. I don't even know if it is still around. But in terms of difficulty, this was a 8+
A short 3km circuit with a corkscrew 1st turn into a 53-12 descent, into a 90 degree second turn ( brick facade giving much incentive to turn ) still heading downhill, to a 3rd 120 degree turn which not only changed direction but also threw you back uphill ( 39-23/26 ). At the top of the hill the 4th turn into the only flat section ( start / finish ) which was about 6-800 meters long.
The race started in a village perched on top of a hill. In july Provence is just bright sun, 100 degree temps but no humidity.
I recall receiving a fresh water bottle each lap and one poured over my head if needed.
Result was blisters in my palms ( I wore gloves ) shorts saturated with evaporated salt and a 16th placing.

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