So the training has closed. Tomorrow we fly to Marseilles and then a short piece of logistics before the big climb. Right now slightly nervous, but also happy, looking forward. Perhaps a little over-concerned about the weather but looking forward….. And back. After all, it is eight months of training and preparation for this. Nearly five-thousand kilometres ridden since October last year, indoor and outdoor. I cannot help but reflect on this. Oddly enough the first thing that comes to mind is indoor training, something of a necessary bore. It is difficult to ride when it is snowing, icy or within the limitations of the short winter day matched with work.…