stats of the week: run 8 km, cycled 283 km, gym 1.5 h
Due to our preparations for the next cycling event, running has once again taken a back seat. On Sunday, we participated in Les Boucles du Verdon. We were so impressed by the stunning scenery last year that we decided to return - and once again, I had to admit that this is a race for truly ambitious cyclists.
The long course covers 150 km with over 2,000 meters of elevation gain, and the winner averages an incredible speed of 38 km/h. I opted for the medium route: 105 km and 1,400 meters of climbing, which turned out to be a serious challenge for me. I managed an average speed of just 21.7 km/h and placed 15th out of 16 in my age group. Out of 437 total participants, 398 crossed the finish line ahead of me.
Still, even for those of us at the back of the pack, the volunteers kept the roads clear and the aid stations fully stocked. It made for another thoroughly enjoyable day.
The only downside was that Claudia lost the route on the shorter course. She ended up just cruising around to reach her personal goal of 80 km and 900 meters of elevation. To make up for this we think about coming again and repeating the route on our own.
Photo: Lac d'Esparron enchants the route
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