Fatsprinter said he'd give £20 if I did the weekly race up Alpe d'huez. Well, I did, and it hurt like hell!! Got to the finish in 55mins 40 secs which is fairly whipping along until you realise the winner did it in 43.55! He was about 15 years old and 2 stone - not that I'm making excuses or anything. Official results show I was 17th out of 61 starters but I was aiming for top 10 as it was another £30 from the boy but it was also another 4 mins quicker too which I don't think I had in me. You'll be pleased to know I didn't top up the tan as it piddled it down - I didn't think I'd ever get wheelspin up Alpe d'huez but you touch all that paint out the saddle and it's change of shorts time believe me! Got to the start abit late (organisation a bit weak) so had to hold my race number in my hand all the way - Liz is sure it cost me the race but I'm not so sure.... maybe 2 seconds.
Also managed to get the Garmin data off (can't get the big ride as the connection is too slow - it's a near 10 hour ride!) so here is Alpe d'huez at my speed.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/510397
Got some brilliant pictures too, having a REALLY big one of the last one made up as I look great even if I do say so myself.
http://www.photobreton.com/c/227/p/c7f1bb1896f8bd94b09a65f5ff8f4ad1/ALPE-D-HUEZ-AOUT-2008-7-AOUT-08.html
No more bike for a while, tired now.....
Nathan Evington
28/02/77 - 03/11/07
About Nathan
Nathan, was a big chap in more ways than one. He was always to be found at the centre of the action, telling it exactly as it was – loudly!
In fact, Nathan was in such a hurry to make his impact on the world, he arrived on a cold February morning 8 weeks early. He was so premature that he spent his first month in hospital, and at the time was one of the youngest babies in Hedon Road hospital to survive!
Cycling played a huge part in Nathan’s life. He loved the film American Flyers and watched it many times. In it, there is a scene where the main character does the "torture test" which involved running on a treadmill for as long as possible before ending the test by hitting the "chicken" switch. After Nathan’s diagnosis of cardiomyopathy in 2004, he was actually quite excited to discover that he would be required to do his own "torture test" and spent a good deal of time psyching himself up for a good performance. In fact, he was so determined that it was ultimately the doctor, his Mum and the technician who had to drag him off, as Nathan refused to give in himself.
Cycling also revealed Nathan’s talent for remembering facts and figures. He was our very own walking cycling encyclopaedia. He loved to test his friends and show off his knowledge, and he was always the person you would want on your pub quiz team.
Nathan was determined to live life to the full, and unbeknown to his Mum he began playing in a football team a few years ago. The cat was out of the bag when a new football trophy took pride of place on the mantelpiece one evening. Nathan was very proud of himself and his team-mates, although I am reliably informed that Nathan was valued more for his enthusiastic participation, rather than his football talents – which led to his shots on goal just missing the target – 100% of the time!
Nathan was the life and soul of any party and loved to dance. He would always take to the dance floor first, and was quite happy to dance alone. However, his infectious enthusiasm always encouraged others to join him.
Nathan was a kind man, and always generous to a fault – on the benefit of his Mum and brother. He had a very special sense of humour – one he shared with his brother – and left his mark on everyone he met.
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167 average pulse! That's evil!!! Cracking effort breaking the hour though - wouldn't have minded a crack at that myself if I'd had time.
Like the piccie as well! I notice the world champ was photographed coming up the mountain behind you... (riding a Kuota, not a lightspeed...). He looked like he was suffering more than you though...
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