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The 2010 Marmotte

By Mark Harding

Riders from all countries battled the testing climbs of the Glandon, Galibier and Alpe d'Huez last weekend. It was hot, with temperatures reported to be up to 43C. Seemingly hotter than last year; the radiated heat from the stone walls on Alp d'Huez almost pushing riders off their bikes! More bodies laid in the road on Alpe d'Huez than in 2009. Undoubtedly many riders were suffering from heat stroke by the end.

Cyclosport.org is pleased to announce that James Dobbin who rides for Arctic Premier RT, from Bath, put in the fastest time on the Grimpe, the time trial up Alpe d'Huez, with a time of 45 minutes and 53 seconds. James is well known on the race circuit and also for his legendary duel with Rob Jebb (Wheelbase) up Hard Knott Pass in the Fred Whitton sportive for the last few years.

James beat some serious professional riders including Bert Dekker and Eric Leblacher.

We touched base with James back in the UK:

Thanks, yes, I won the Grimpe d’Alpe on Sunday (day after the Marmotte). I didn’t do the Marmotte.

It was great fun. It was a mass start, though time up the mountain based on timing chip passing the start and finish produced the result. I was about a minute after the leaders as I crossed the start and took about 5km to catch them, though when I did, I knew that I just needed to stay with them & I would win, it wouldn’t matter if one of them beat me on the line! Heading into Huez I was 2^nd on the road & was confused as I passed what said Arrivee & thought it was the end, but actually that’s a permanent sign that’s up & the real finish was 1km later in Huez. Having been passed by 2 riders & now in 4^th place on the road, I set off again, though luckily didn’t loose too much time & still won! I’m going to go back next year now I know where the real finish is!

James Dobbin (left) battles it out with Rob Jebb (right) on Hardknott Pass in the 2009 Fred Whitton Challenge

2010 Marmotte Results - http://www.sportcommunication.info/web2010/pdf/marmotte.pdf

2010 Mini Marmotte Results - http://www.sportcommunication.info/web2010/pdf/mimarmotte.pdf

Alp du Huez Time Trial (Grimpe) - http://www.sportcommunication.info/web2010/pdf/grimpeealpe.pdf

Trophee Osians - http://www.sportcommunication.info/web2010/pdf/tropheeoisans.pdf



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milkinator	This is a bloody tough and equally brilliant event. My first big Alps race and I loved it. Everything was as I expected. Not quite sure why people criticise feed stops and the efficiency going through them though. There are 7000+ riders so you are going to have to push through some people!!! I didn't have a problem with it. The course is about surviving and finishing in a time that suits your goals. It is not meant to be a breeze! Welcomed the extra water stops on Telegraphe and at Plan Lachat - I hadn't realised they would be there. As for the Glandon descent being nuetralised - I have two times from the website, one with the descent not included and one real time (from the master pdf document) that exactly matches my Garmin time. My certificate i got at the finish has my real time on it. So arguably not nuetralised but plenty of marshalls helping people down. Probably a good idea nuetralising it for safetys sake. A very technical descent. Also dispute that it was 43 degrees. Yes some people would have got readings off there Garmin's etc, but the signs in Bourg said it was 32 degrees (my wife saw them all), and the driver we went back down with at around 4pm said it was 31-33 degrees pretty much all afternoon in his car as well. Yes, it was undeniably hot (I did stop to pour a jug of water over myself once or twice), but it wasn't in the 40's - go do the Tour Down Under ride in Oz - that is a 40 degree event! I thought the riders were great, there was great banter amongst the Australian, New Zealand and British riders. They certainly need to fix the litter problem. Would love to do it again next year, and the year after, and the year after.	89.91%

Marmotte	It was my 2nd year at La Marmotte and I loved every minute. This year I knew that they only served water and so took lots of electrolyte tablets which made all the difference. The key for me was to keep hydrated - drinking when I didn't want to and eating when I couldn't! With the food and drink sorted I managed to really enjoy myself. An epic ride and one that left me wanting to go back for more. Training starts next week after a few days of cold beers and a feet up period. La Marmotte rules. I didn't give 100% because there is no doubt that the facilities at sportives like the Dragon Ride are much better but this is not a criticism. I wouldn't change a thing with La Marmotte. It is what it is and I love it.	89.91%

Lee C	My second year and another Alpe d'huez climbed in 43 degrees heat. Awesome event. Do it. I now own the above bike ridden by Mr Jebb.	97.68%

brianchi	I did randonee marmotte - over two days. really good intro to alp cycling. also meant you were at front of queue leisurely for the food and drink stations - and you had the 'pleasure' of being caught by the fastest from full marmotte on alp d'huez fantastic event - bit more organising needed for two days but hard and well organised.	89.91%

lindsay.millard79@gmail.com	Great event - disappointed about the litter/lack of bins - it is not good for cycling when there is so much litter everywhere, reflects badly on the sport. I was expecting it to be a bit more organised at the feed stops - should really have a through lane and signs for water/food. Glandon in particular. Bikes should be set down away from queues. Signage was good, particularly for dodgy corners. Nothing worse than over-cooking a corner on a road you don't know.	89.91%
Standards Rating : 91.46%