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Cycling Chester to Chamonix

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December 31, 2018 by AdversityAdventurer

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As part of my Everest training, in August 2014 I decided to cycle 880 miles from Chester to Chamonix, France, in just 7 days self-supported. A few days after arriving I then climbed the Dom – the highest peak entirely in Switzerland.

I lost time and finished in 8 days overall. My eventual itinerary was:

Day 1 – Depart Chester Town hall to YHA Stratford-upon-Avon, 123 miles

Day 2 – YHA Stratford-upon-Avon to Rowlands Castle, Hampshire, 136 miles

Day 3 – Rowlands Castle to Newhaven, sail to Dieppe at 23:00, 80 miles

Day 4 – Arrive Dieppe 04:00, to Compiegne, 103 miles

Day 5 – Compiegne to Auxerre, 137.5 miles

Day 6 – Auxerre to Avallon, 44 miles (disaster!)

Day 7 – Avallon to Lons-le-Saunier, 118 miles

Day 8 – Lons-le-Saunier to Chamonix

  • Miles travelled: 878.41 miles
  • Average pace: 12.4mph
  • Vertical ascent in feet: 27,678ft (Everest is 29,035ft)
  • Hours in the saddle: 68.35 hours
  • Maximum calories in one day: 6,600kcal
  • Weight of panniers: Approx 10kg (bike 8.71kg)
  • Biggest ascent in one day: 9,744ft
  • Countries travelled through: 3
  • Crashes: 2
  • Flat tyres: 0 (!)

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Snowdonia used to be my old stomping ground before Snowdonia used to be my old stomping ground before moving nearer the Lakes. Apart from the 3 Peaks Run, I haven't been to Snowdonia since a botched attempt running the Welsh 3000's in 2019 where I bailed after descending Crib Goch with a swollen knee and bruised ego. Running another 20 miles and 11 peaks wouldn't have been smart, even by my standards. I've always preferred the hills up north, but definitely overdue a return visit, preferably on a day like this...
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We're now virtually in North Wales by day 10 and less than 2,000 miles to go on the #LockdownLap! Where are we heading next?! Another lap? Around the world? Over to you!
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📸 Snowdon Horseshoe with @sterumbelow in 2016
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Nowadays it's easy to only ever speak to people th Nowadays it's easy to only ever speak to people through Instagram or Zoom calls. So it was great to finally head up Scout Scar with @bigladbarlow to chat for real, just like the good old days! There's no substitute for a proper walk and talk.
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If there's one thing we need right now it's community. A week after launching the #LockdownLap the team of 209 have walked/ran/cycled 7,746 miles and are nearly back in England on the first (of probably a few) UK coastline laps. Inspiring to see so many people connected, even if only a dot on a virtual map. Keep it going folks!

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Racing: before social distancing became a thing. . Racing: before social distancing became a thing.
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How are you staying motivated without races? Last year was dedicated to the 3 Peaks Run and a lot of slow hill running. Since then it’s just been doing what I’ve felt like doing, what my body and Covid have allowed. And that's fine too. Only now it feels like there's more to give and it's time to get focused again. My legs have forgotten what speed feels like, but at least we've got a few months without races to get the hard work in! Happy running this weekend folks, and watch out for the ice...
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Dreaming of a road trip. The Isle of Skye or anywh Dreaming of a road trip. The Isle of Skye or anywhere will do... 
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Until then we'll just have to virtually walk around the UK coastline instead. Day 5 of the #LockdownLap and we're flying up the east coast of Scotland! So inspiring to see almost 200 people logging those miles when it's frankly easier to just stay indoors. Maybe one day we can all meet on a real walk somewhere!?
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As there's so many people involved we'll be giving out two prizes this Friday from @ellisbrigham, so keep tuned for details...
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