IS YOUR BIKE READY? … AND WITH RIGTH GEARING?

All riders should bring a bike which is setup in the correct way, reviewed by a professional mechanic and thereby ready for riding in the mountains.

We recommend that you choose a Compact crankset consisting of two rings. The gearing on such a crankset is often 50 teeth (large chainring) and 34 or 36 on a small chainring. For most participants, it must be combined with a mountain cassette on the rear wheel. The mountain erent gear combinations depending on which gear group you have mounted on the bike. We recommend that you choose a cassette with a minimum of 30 teeth. If you are an inexperienced rider, then a 32-34 tooth cassette is recommended, depending on what the gear group allows. Always ask a professional for advice if you are in doubt! end to completing the stages in France. In addition, both uphill and downhill journeys make demands on the safety of your bicycle.

Importantly! When you change the crank set/blades and/or the cassette, you change the chain at the same time. After shifting, you should have tested your bike and tested gear shifting from lightest to heaviest, so that the adjustment does not have to be made in France before departure.

We therefore expect all riders to bring a bike that is serviced and ready for riding in the French Alps.

We recommend also to bring the following:

- New brake pads both front and rear (plus extra in the luggage)

- New tires fitted on both front and rear wheels (not thin racing tires)

- Purchasing the right tubes, mini-tool and pump, additional cleats for shoes

- Extra gear drop

Check your tires! After training rides or before setting off on a new stage, it should be rutine to check the tires for pebbles and small holes. At the same time, it provides a good opportunity to get the right tire pressure, which is of importance for a good experience in the saddle.

Check the side of your tire and fill to the recommended pressure - often it is between 6.5 - 8.0 bar. There will be pumps available before departure.