Mont Ventoux
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Think Lance could've climbed it this fast?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFL3-OM9jOE&NR=1
Not exactly cycling-related, but since we probably have our fair share of speed freaks, you guys will love this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFL3-OM9jOE&NR=1
Not exactly cycling-related, but since we probably have our fair share of speed freaks, you guys will love this.
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He didn't go to the top--whatupwiddat?
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Originally Posted by DrPete
He didn't go to the top--whatupwiddat?
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That was very cool. Thanks for the vid. If you look close you can see the chalk art on the road.
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so weird. i just watched this earlier today for the first time. you probably picked up my trail, somewhere around the cypress's highlands rr and the 1982 tandems.
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jesus christ. that was an amazing show of driving skill!
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Originally Posted by CastIron
That would be entertaining. Any clue as to the speeds?
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Too much wind up top to go to the summit, I'm guessing.
Right where he stopped is where it opens up, and the winds can be nasty.
Right where he stopped is where it opens up, and the winds can be nasty.