
This post was written in 2026.

Baguette: the French energy bar. I always keep one in my jersey pocket.

Am I trapped in a cycling magazine or what? Those photographers aren’t making it up. This is just what it looks like. Pretty grand, even for a cameraphone picture.

Stopping for a delicious lunch at the top of Lautaret!

More majesty. We saw a marmot on the way up.

The view from the top of Galibier was surreal.

Made it!

| Distance | Time | Avg Speed | Total Ascent | Avg HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.90 mi | 5:03:46 | 10.6 mph | 6,988 ft | 138 bpm |