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ITINERARY |
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| Day 1 - Saturday |
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After building the bikes we will go for a short spin out on the flat rolling country side of the Comminges – the ride is at a very easy pace to loosen up the legs and test out the bikes. |
40km |
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| Day 2 - Sunday |
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Early bird run before breakfast which is on a mixture of tarmac and trails (marked course) We ride out to the base of the Col Des Ares which is a 30km warm up and then start the mountain Time Trial which is 7km averaging 5% - this climb is a great starter climb but pacing is the key. It is all about improvement!!! A gentle swim at the lake to relax the legs and practice some open water swimming. Then sunbathe and have a beer. |
6.5km
50km
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| Day 3 - Monday |
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Early bird run of 6.5km with the option of a 10km loop
Swim at the 50m pool – swim technique can be discussed and practiced (swim schedule provided) Long bike today with a trip into Luchon and a tough climb of the Col De Portillon into Spain before heading down the valley to our centre in Luscan. |
6.5km
2km
80km |
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| Day 4 - Tuesday |
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Early bird run
Swimming at the pool with a 400m time trial then some speed work. Practice any corrections of stroke. Brick session - Gentle ride today of around 30km but thinking about technique and bike skills with a 20min run straight off the bike to get those legs used to running after riding. |
6.5km
1500m
30km 4km |
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| Day 5 - Wednesday |
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Pyrenees Sprint tri – 1000m lake swim, 20km bike, 3.6km run This is all about transitions and not speed. Just for fun!!! |
1/20/3.6 |
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| Day 6 - Thursday |
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Early bird run (optional)
Gentle swim at the pool – starting with a 400m TT with wetsuits (optional) to compare to Tuesdays time without. Mountain run/hike to the beautiful lac d’Oô. This is a challenging climb up to 1500m, a good test of endurance and altitude. And more beer at the top!! |
6.5km
2km
6.4km |
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| Day 7 - Friday |
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Revisit the Col Des Ares for your final ascent of the col – this time with knowledge allowing you to rip the climb and gain your PB.
Relaxing lake swim but why not try 2 loops and see how you feel. Evening BBQ to celebrate the week. |
50km
2km |
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| Day 8 - Saturday |
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Final Early bird run before breakfast (optional dependant on flight times) |
6.5km |
