The first day started with about 100km to the bottom of the Alpe d'Huez. Riders worked as a single team to make it to the final checkpoint, but each would take a personal approach to the top. After a little rest, some soup and a few snacks the team started their ascend of the mountain, looking up at 21 switchbacks. The poll resulted in Edwin being favorite to arrive at the top first, Chris and Lennart to make it 2nd and 3rd.
Have a look at the boys getting ready for their challenge, the photos speak for themselves.
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| Paul and Ben discussing plans |
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| Chris and Serge still think it is going to be fun |
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| Lennart seems a bit more nervous |
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| Gil contemplating, Alpe d'Huez in the back |
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| Final executive chat |
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| Yep, all the way up there, on the top is the finish |
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| Menno preparing mentally |
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| Team is ready for departure, remember already 100km done in the morning |
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