Cent cols and then the three peaks cyclocross - a busy fortnight!

Two days after finishing an amazing 10 day, 1200 mile, 40000m ascent ride in the Alps I attempted to defend my 2008 3 peaks cyclocross title...

The ride back from Nice to Annecy took in about 50 cols including Mont Ventoux and some stunning climbs in the Vercours and Charteuse regions. Out of these 5 days of riding there were three days with rides of 147miles, 125 miles and 120 miles, each with at least 4000m ascent, the most with 5500m ascent. The riding was amazing, stunning scenery and inspiring climbs with fast descents.

I was initially in two minds about whether to do the three peaks so soon after finishing cent cols. I am really glad I did. Whilst I suffered a fair bit I love the race it is an amazing mix of running, road biking and fast off-road descending. The going undertyre was fast but I was not - I finished 36 minutes down on my time from last year but with a big smile on my face. I think judging my the smiles on Matt and Morgz faces they had a good time too.

I can't wait til next year already :o)