I have signed up for the Etape in 2010. This will be my first. I registered as an "entry-only" through a cycle-tour company.
So, firstly, the feedzones -- food/water stations, etc. How are they? what do you they feed you?
Secondly, I am in Vancouver, BC, Canada, and my doctor will not sign the required medical certificate (required by the Etape, certifying that you suffer no counter-indications for cycle competition). My doctor says that the BC Medical College (their governing body/insurer) does not cover them if they sign a certificate from a foreign jurisdiction. Has anyone from BC wanting to do the Etape run into this problem?
Thirdly, and maybe most importantly, how fast do I have to go to avoid being swept up by the broom wagon?🙂 I am an avid rider, 43 years old, reasonably fit, but no racer. I can average 32 km/h in a 40k time trial (not fast, but okay for a rec rider). Am I out of my league? Of course I will be training for this event.
Thanks.