Originally Posted by
MetinUz
Sam,
It was nice to meet you and Brian the first day and ride for a bit. You guys were riding very strong on the climbs, even for me who has to sustain a harder effort uphill on fixed gear. That's why I was surprised to pass you on the climb out of Loudeac in the second day. Reading your story, it sounds like a tough ride. Some of the fit issues take a while to sort out, I remember lingering numbness in my fingers and toes after my first 1200k.
Metin! Great riding with you. Yes, we pushed too hard and I knew it at the time. Looking back at the write-up, maybe I overemphasized the adversity. The experience was so profoundly positive that it's hard to express. I can't wait to do it again (on a better-fitting bike).