Originally Posted by
DMC707
Awesome ! Bucket list ride for me too ! I'm 51 now , -- if i start a structured training program now - i might - MIGHT - be in shape enough to finish it by the time i'm 59 !
All I can say is that it was a much tougher test than I expected. I’m 90kg, and the altitude means you’re down 20% on watts. With a sea level FTP of 285, I wasn’t nearly as strong as I needed to be for my size (though I don’t have any fat on me, former footballer). Train hard, and get as light as you can. I think even 5 lbs would help.