Alpe de Huez Triathon 2008

This is about halfway up the 21 turns of the famous Alp d'Huez bike course.

nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:10:34 -0700

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This is about halfway up the 21 turns of the famous Alp d'Huez bike course.

This is the bottom of the town of Alp d'Huez

nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:11:11 -0700

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This is the bottom of the town of Alp d'Huez

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nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:12:01 -0700

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A view looking down into the valley towards Bourg d'Oisan, the town at the base of Alp d'Huez

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A view looking down into the valley towards Bourg d'Oisan, the town at the base of Alp d'Huez

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nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:14:26 -0700

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An interview with T as we watch some of the long course triathletes struggle up the climb on a very very hot day.

nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:21:18 -0700

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An interview with T as we watch some of the long course triathletes struggle up the climb on a very very hot day.

Chrissie Wellington, looking really comfortable as she nearly catches up to the overall winner (was only about 1.5 min behind him at the finish!)

nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:35:57 -0700

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Chrissie Wellington, looking really comfortable as she nearly catches up to the overall winner (was only about 1.5 min behind him at the finish!)

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nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:36:21 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:11:26 -0700

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Most finishers just sorta passed out. Chrissie Wellington danced around the finish line for at least 10 minutes, celebrating and signing autographs!

nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:15:27 -0700

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Most finishers just sorta passed out. Chrissie Wellington danced around the finish line for at least 10 minutes, celebrating and signing autographs!

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nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:17:47 -0700

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Here is a picture of the Ecrins lodge. Not a beautiful looking structure, but it is extremely quiet and cozy, and the food is out of this world!

nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:18:28 -0700

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Here is a picture of the Ecrins lodge. Not a beautiful looking structure, but it is extremely quiet and cozy, and the food is out of this world!

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nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:19:54 -0700

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T waiting for Marty to bike back to T1 after dropping off the van at the finish.

nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:23:07 -0700

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T waiting for Marty to bike back to T1 after dropping off the van at the finish.

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nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:24:06 -0700

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Happy to see the finish line after a hard and hot triathlon!

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Happy to see the finish line after a hard and hot triathlon!

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nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:34:01 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:27:18 -0700

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Of course we needed to get our picture with the Ironman Female World Champion! Very nice and we chatted for several minutes.

nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:02:31 -0700

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Of course we needed to get our picture with the Ironman Female World Champion! Very nice and we chatted for several minutes.

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nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:49:26 -0700

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T got second place in her age group!

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T got second place in her age group!

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nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:47:46 -0700

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Basil, the chalet guard dog! He loves to take guests on trail runs and over to the Dutch hotel/bar.

nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:32:20 -0700

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Basil, the chalet guard dog! He loves to take guests on trail runs and over to the Dutch hotel/bar.

A beautiful, beautiful location for a lodge.

nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:32:58 -0700

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A beautiful, beautiful location for a lodge.

You can make out the rushing mountain river that the lodge is next too.

nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:33:59 -0700

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You can make out the rushing mountain river that the lodge is next too.

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nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:34:52 -0700

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Here is a picture of the outdoor deck, complete with hot tub.

nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:35:38 -0700

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Here is a picture of the outdoor deck, complete with hot tub.

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nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:36:37 -0700

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Here is Will Corder, chalet keeper and chef extraordinaire!

nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:37:26 -0700

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Here is Will Corder, chalet keeper and chef extraordinaire!

Here is T the day after the race, sweating up the first climb of what is the long course bike ride. She was not a happy camper..

nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:38:03 -0700

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Here is T the day after the race, sweating up the first climb of what is the long course bike ride. She was not a happy camper..

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A welcome water fountain near the top of the second climb of the ride.

nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:41:22 -0700

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A welcome water fountain near the top of the second climb of the ride.

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nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:43:56 -0700

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On Saturday there is a great farmer's market in Bourg d'Oisan. We went swimming at the nice town pool, and then bought a bunch of yummy cheese and sausage at the market!

nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:45:02 -0700

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On Saturday there is a great farmer's market in Bourg d'Oisan. We went swimming at the nice town pool, and then bought a bunch of yummy cheese and sausage at the market!

yum yum.

nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:45:32 -0700

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yum yum.

yum yum.

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yum yum.

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nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:49:36 -0700

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T in front of the town bike shop -- if you need a pro jersey, they have it!

nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:50:08 -0700

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T in front of the town bike shop -- if you need a pro jersey, they have it!

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nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:59:01 -0700

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The Dutch cycling hotel pub -- very close to the Ecrins lodge, and a very fun place to hang out.

nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:59:40 -0700

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The Dutch cycling hotel pub -- very close to the Ecrins lodge, and a very fun place to hang out.

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nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 10:00:40 -0700

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Here is the outdoor sitting area of the Dutch hotel and pub.

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Here is the outdoor sitting area of the Dutch hotel and pub.

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This is the single room.

nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:42:01 -0700

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This is the single room.

The double room which has two twin beds.

nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:42:23 -0700

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The double room which has two twin beds.

The double room.

nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:42:47 -0700

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The double room.

The foldout in the hallway (this has been subsequently replaced with another sleeper sofa)

nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:43:29 -0700

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The foldout in the hallway (this has been subsequently replaced with another sleeper sofa)

This is the top bedroom of the loft room.

nobody@smugmug.com (Marty Smith) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:43:57 -0700

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This is the top bedroom of the loft room.

This is the bottom bedroom of the loft room.

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This is the bottom bedroom of the loft room.

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