Yesterday I read an account of the Tour de France’s legendary L’Alpe d’Huez ascent. So in a moment of insanity inspiration, I decided to simulate the experience in what I’ll call the L’Tellico d’Cherohala.
I loaded up the bicycle, drove down to Tellico Plains, TN, and cycled up the Cherohala Skyway to the North Carolina state line.
I’d say my experience yesterday is comparable to that of the Tour’s riders. Except the only record I set is measured in pain. And rather than a million fans, I only had the occasional pickup truck or motorcycle whizzing by with the driver wondering, “What the hell is that guy doing here?” Oh, and I don’t suspect Tour de France riders do any walking, either.
Anyway, I’ve got pictures of the excursion here.
I just want to know how you get so lucky to go biking/sightseeing/photographing on a weekday??? Do you work at night? Do you work from home? I’m very jealous. I don’t even have a window at work.
Yes, and flexible scheduling. Heh.
You really should have at least a window by now. Approach the boss and make your demands. 8^)