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Category: Les Gets 2016

Les Gets – Day 7 – The full set

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Woke early again. The balcony door was open and I could hear the feint hiss of rain. I got out of bed and had a peak and the cloud was so … Continue reading Les Gets – Day 7 – The full set →

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Les Gets – Day 6 – Off means off

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Woke up with sore legs and a bit of a sore head today. I supped a bit too much red wine last night. I popped my head out the window … Continue reading Les Gets – Day 6 – Off means off →

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Les Gets – Day 5 – All in

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Today was my big one. Hastily rearranged yesterday when I checked the weather forecast and saw storms and rain were predicted on Sunday. So today was simple, get the last … Continue reading Les Gets – Day 5 – All in →

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Les Gets – Day 4 – …and relax

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

After pushing my limits in the heat yesterday, I’d marked today as my day off. An easy day. Originally I’d booked a hire car and the plan was to drive … Continue reading Les Gets – Day 4 – …and relax →

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Les Gets – Day 3 – Hero to Zero in 3km

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

I woke with stiff legs. To be expected but I was planning the back side of the Joux Plane today. I looked at the circuit which would take me over … Continue reading Les Gets – Day 3 – Hero to Zero in 3km →

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Les Gets – Day 2 – Joux need a lower gear

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

I woke today pretty zonked. I fell asleep on the bed watching telly. Yesterday’s very long day had taken its toll but the rest had done me good. Coffee on, … Continue reading Les Gets – Day 2 – Joux need a lower gear →

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Les Gets – Day 1 – Mont Chery madness

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

In bed for 10pm, 2.30am alarm set and I wake up at 1.30am. Hmmmm….couldn’t sleep, just tossed and turned until about 2.15am when I just sat up and played on … Continue reading Les Gets – Day 1 – Mont Chery madness →

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