Top of the world, Alpe d'Huez!

Oh what a day! I managed to keep at it and ride up one of the most famous climbs in France, Alpe d'Huez. I am very proud of myself, the decent on the other side was the most scariest thing I've done on a bike, it was cold, wet, very steep and a long way down. Enjoyed every minute of it. Finally ended up having to climb a fair few more km, but it was brilliant.

The image is of the start of the descent the Col de Serenne, bloody tricky!

My thought for today.... Determination, good legs and the refusal to quit are not God given, I saw a lot of people give up today and I thought about why did they, they were younger and fitter? Am I special, I don't think so, I think it's just that I believe in myself and don't or can't give up on things. I care.