Col de Braus, Col de la Couillole, and a legendary summit surprise — the newest addition to the Wahoo SYSTM catalog is here with an all-new Wahoo X On Location adventure to the heart of France. Set in the French high country, you’ll be able to try your legs at the most iconic climbs the Alps have to offer before the pros tackle them during Stage 20
If you want to get all nit-picky, I think they missed the July 11th date if you live in Samoa, which I don’t. Ok, obligatory complaining done. Pedal on…
Just did Col de Braus, with the temp hitting 105 F today. For anyone that doesn’t know, climbs are the bane of my cycling existence.
I did complete it at 100%, just so that’s in the books and I never have to attempt it again. I still have Ventoux and the other new release today Col de la Couillole to get done. Then I wait until after our 50th anniversary getaway for the final release.
I’m sure there are some climbers who will enjoy this ride, but for everyone else, NO…just NO!
It’s great to have some new content. What about some new Sufferfest type content? Something featuring a criterium or circuit like in Quebec city or the Manayunk wall in Philly? On location are OK but I’ll bet there are more lovers of the video/music/commentary type of workout. I was very disappointment to see Local Hero and The Hunted removed from my list. How about a couple of replacements.
@Rupert.H@michael.cotty Had a day off yesterday and traveling tomorrow so was trying to fit in a sub-threshold workout today that was just over 1 hour. Col de la Couillole was the perfect solution.
As Mike notes during the warm-up - it is short so so next time I will make an adjustment. Same for the cool down.
However the workout, the scenery and Mike’s encouragement were perfect. This one would also be great with a playlist for those that want to climb to music. Really love this series and am excited to try the others and I can see repeating these when they fit into my training schedule.
I hope you’re enjoying the 2 new Classic Climbs episodes released so far!
I just wanted to give you a heads up ahead of our Alpe d’Huez episode which was scheduled for next week! We have a special guest joining Mike Cotty for this ride who is in the Olympics and due to this we are unable to launch new content until August 13, once the blackout window ends.
We are super excited to bring you this new episode!
It would seem that if the athlete is participating in the Olympics, then they are bound by the charter. If Wahoo, who is not bound by the charter, would use that video, the athlete might be sanctioned. I presume the athlete made that a condition of using the video.
Even more archaic is that if the video were to be released outside of the days stated in the Charter with or without permission, the athlete is subject to removal from the Games and any awards given revoked. It’s really that bad. So, in the interest of not violating the Charter and in goodwill, it’s in Wahoo’s best interest to delay.
Just did Col de la Couillole … after getting new numbers from an FTP test… it was baaadddd. Suffered, cursed, drank a lot of fluids, 2 gels with loads of caff. … made it through… got to admire the pros who did this after 19 days of racing.
Well, I am someone who enjoys climbing and consider the Col de Braus workout I did this evening to be Type 2 fun. The workout definitely follows the Sufferfest idea of “you should be just about able to finish” - the style of video may be different, but the spirit lives on!
Had a day off yesterday and traveling tomorrow so was trying to fit in a sub-threshold workout today that was just over 1 hour. Col de la Couillole was the perfect solution.