Can James Still Survive His Favourite Race?

James returns to the legendary Alpe d’Huez Triathlon, a race that has been part of his career highs, personal history, and even his love story. With little recent hill training and far fewer watts in the legs than his glory days, he faces the brutal swim, a 118-kilometre bike over three mountain passes, and an 18-kilometre run at altitude. Along the way, memories flood back, demons resurface, caffeine gets forgotten, and a crash adds extra drama. Will he conquer his favourite race once more, or will the mountain have the final say?

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Chapters
00:00 Intro: The Legendary Alpe d'Huez
01:10 Why This Race is So Special to Me
04:17 A Unique Race Morning
05:21 The Swim & T1 Struggle
06:07 The Big Debate: Road Bike vs TT Bike
08:48 The Bike Leg: Holding Back The Pain
11:23 Descending & Facing The Final Climb
12:27 Conquering The 21 Switchbacks of Alpe d'Huez
14:32 The Run: A World of Hurt
16:23 Disaster Strikes!
17:54 Final Thoughts: A Bucket List Race

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