Excess baggage?

Packing for a stage race is always a challenge. Laundry facilities are usually minimal, so you need enough changes of clothing on hand to avoid a total smelly funk. But at the same time, you can't afford to overpack as airlines and the race organizers have their weight limits. Temps in France are likely to range anywhere from -2C and +25C, so everything from hats and gloves to singlets and shorts will be needed. Hopefully I've got it right - just need to squeeze it all into the suitcase, including my great new kit from the good folks at EnduranceLife.



I'm looking forward to meeting old friends and making new ones next week. Last year's winner and pre-race favorite Jean-Jacques Moros has just had a couple of outstanding performances recently, winning a marathon in 2hr31 and covering 85 kilometers (more than two marathons back-to-back) in 6 hours. I'm well prepared for this event and feeing very good...but not that good! Start slow, start slow.