de l'Alpe d'Huez race video

[pantani]

There is a 5 minute video of the race made by the organizers of de l'Alpe d'Huez.  

James and Jodie you were dubbed into French for your brief interview  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2psS5hNewgs&feature=player_embedded#!

James and Bek, how did you find backing up from Roth???  I've entered Roth 2011, and traveling from Aus (Brissie) I may extend my stay and back up at Alpe d'Heuz as it looks like a cracker of a race, and there is an extra week between them next year.

I don't plan to ride 300km to get to l'Alpe, but that sounds like an adventure  

[Scott DeFillipis - "Scott D"]

Pantani!! How are ya?  You would love the race my man!!  Just look at the photos it is such an unbelievable event I promise trip of a lifetime!!

[JamesCunnama]

Heya!

Glad they dubbed me in French - it means you couldn't really tell what I was saying - those darn post-race interviews always catch you at the worst time - immediately past-race (go figure!) 

Backing up from Roth was no prob at all - as evidenced by my result! Obviously we train for this kind of demand, but provided you handle the days/weeks between properly (and that doesn't mean sleep as much as possible, contrary to popular belief) then you can get the most out of both events - perhaps you should ask Sugar - he got a taste of what it is like to back up races in the last few weeks... If you can fit it in your plans though, don't miss this race - a must-do for all triathletes!

More about the 300km 'adventure' to and from Alpe in my blog soon - just as soon as Doc stops flogging me long enough to type it...

[pantani]

Pantani!! How are ya?  You would love the race my man!!  Just look at the photos it is such an unbelievable event I promise trip of a lifetime!!

Hey Scotty, doing great thanks   Had a few podiums (age group) at some nice races such as Vineman 70.3 since my St George fiasco. 

Now I need to do it at IM Moooooooooooooo next month !

Glad to see you had a good race, and enjoyed your training rides  

Maybe you could talk me into joining you next year for the 300km (if I was allowed) 

[pantani]

Thanks James, backing up works very well for me

If we (Mrs Pantani and I) can get the time away from the office to stay long enough it's a go'er. Love to race up l'Alpe 

[mcunnama]

if you are in South Africe you can watch Triathlon Alpe d"Huez on SS2 this Monday (27 Sept) 7.30pm on Mass Participation Series (and see James win )

[DamienC]

Thanks Mrs C!