Pyrenees Day 2 : Superbagnères

Another single climb today, this time Superbagnères. Rolled out with Dave and Shaz to Luchon. Shaz was struggling after a week and in particular, a hard 6hr ride yesterday. In Luchon, I turned left for Superbagnères, and decided to grap a coffee.

From Luchon the climb to the ski-station is 18.5 km at an average gradient of 6.3%, with the summit being at 1800 m above sea-level. There are several short stretches in excess of 10% - one which happens to be at the end. Like Col de Peyresourder, there is little protection from the sun the whole way up, and today the sun was intense. Needless to say, I sweated my way to the top.

It was my first outing for the Rapha gear given to me by the folks on the BFP programme at M&S as my leaving present. It is fabulous stuff. The feel of wool rather than lycra so much more luxurous and comfortable. So a big thanks to the guys!

Garmin Connect : Superbagnères