Today’s ride is a challenge for any cyclist, the first time or each. The Mont Ventoux has a long history of notoriety, it claimed the life of British cyclist Tom Simpson in 1967. Eventual Tour winner Eddy Merckx also found himself in a similar situation when he passed out mid race while ascending the mountain in 1970.
We may take it a little easier though go ahead if you want to ride hard. That said we start the day easy, pro hours with a late start and big breakfast. There is time to climb this mountain on your terms.
Mont Ventoux does not need describing but as Phil would say, save you legs until you breach the forest that shadows you for the first half or more of the climb. The ride starts when you reach the lunar landscape that has made the mountain famous.