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All smiles at the World Cycling Center
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Starting the climb to Torgon, perfect warm up
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At this stage, nobody knows what to expect
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Plan de Croix above Torgon. The end of civilization
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It is Swiss National Day and Simon is proudly wearing the national colors
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Not the same landscape as the Roadtrip Paris for our strong girls
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Getting steeper, but the road is still paved
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A brief respite before the real stuff begins
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I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed the views of a bunch of road cyclists hiking up in the grass
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Like a fish out of its tank
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See, this is perfectly rideable (for 20 meters)
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The descent was equally 'fun'
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At this point, some were starting to wonder if this ride was really a good idea
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Fortunately we got back on tarmac and had some great views on Vallée d'Abondance
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A stop in a great bakery in Chapelle d'Abondance was just what we needed
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Queuing to refuel
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The perfect Instagram pastry
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Training for my next career
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Perfect road for the next climb - the Col du Corbier
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Yvonne in the tight switchbacks on Col du Corbier
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Next climb was Col de la Joux Verte from Montriond
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Meeting of mountain goats
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Rob is visibly enjoying the climb to Col de Bassachaux - or is this pure pain?
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Yes, it was very steep
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One of the funny after moments on this memorable ride
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Finally getting to Col de Bassachaux
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Climbing home to make it a 4000m+ day
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We got a bit dirty