May 2009
6 posts
3 is a magic number. Yes it is. 135km and 4627m. Fuck me
– Paul Nixon on completion of the Cingles.
Cingles Ride Report →
AnOrdinaryCyclist’s report of the Cingles Challenge.
Mont Ventoux Weather →
3-5 day weather forecast.
Top Tips for the Cingles Challenge
Some tips from a seasoned rider
Do the Sault ascent last, it is quite easy to get into a nice rhythm on it
There is one dangerous corner midway down the descent to Malaucerne, coming after a real long straight bit, otherwise you needn’t use your brakes after the ski station
I used a 39x27, but a 34x25 would be equally fine;
Take kit for all eventualities, especially a tight fitting...