We may not be fast, but we are determined. The biggest ride of our lives by far! Wow! Yesterday, Martin and I rode La Marmotte. 175 kilometres (108 miles) and 5,000 metres vertical ascent (16,400 feet).

La Marmotte (along with l'Etape du Tour) are probably the most famous and two of the most challenging Cyclosportives in France. Saturday's course: 174 kilometres and +5,000 metres of ascent (+17,000 feet). Three epic, beautiful, and legendary climbs with the easiest being Alpe d'Huez (seriously...

Stage 17 of the 2008 Tour de France will be epic. And as the last big mountain day, this stage could decide the entire race.