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Armor Gnome
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New Z-Wave User looking for recommendations
August 13, 2012, 03:00:41 am »
I owe a big thanks to whomever contributed to the the current z-wave detection processes. That was one of if not the smoothest setups I have had with LMCE to date.
@hari, tschak909 I know you two for sure, nice work.
In fact the Sarah wizard not only detected everything but walked me through how to include devices using the exact model controller I have. Obviously this was intended to be an example but without a manual I would not have known that holding include resulted in a copy prompt. Very well written! Hopefully as my system grows I can contribute any device templates I come across that do not have pnp support already.
I don't think it's a mystery to anyone here that I am cheap. I bought the cheapest wall plug I could find after a few weeks watching eBay, Intermatic InTouch CA3500. Although it works just fine there is a very noticeable "POP" of the contactor opening and closing. Since I do not have experience with these devices I do not know if I would call it excessive or not, it may be normal.
For those of you who have been using z-wave for a while and have used devices by different manufactures, are the higher $ devices quieter? From my browsing and price comparisons there is a steep jump in price between manufacturers including used hardware. At the bottom of the barrel as far as I can tell is Intermatic, Wayne Dalton and GE being middle of the road and then a big jump to Cooper and other 'premium' makes.
I am familiar with Cooper from my days doing NFPA 70-E training but how their products compare I have no idea. As "quality of construction" is not going to be listed on any spec sheets I am hoping for user experience for recommendations on that all important quality/price comparison.
*tkmedia, I checked
and didn't see a make, though the other devices you carry for in-wall seem to all be Wayne Dalton. Message me please.
*totallymaxxed, I can't imagine a quality of construction difference between US and European standard made devices so would really appreciate your input since you have wired hundreds of devices in homes where I am sure the customers are pretty critical about switch noise.
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Re: New Z-Wave User looking for recommendations
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August 13, 2012, 05:51:40 am »
By wall plug, do you mean duplex outlets or lamp plug?
I've been using Evolve lamp plugs here in Canada, and they make no audible noise whatsoever. Not cheap, but you can spend lots more.
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August 13, 2012, 06:22:47 am »
Either and both.
Duplex in-wall outlets I personally prefer as I think are a lot cleaner. The appliance modules to me give the impression that automation was added temporarily and without pre-planning. While in all honesty they are retrofits in my case, the finished look as we go through the house should be as sleek and modern as possible. Enough on my opinion though, thank you very much for yours. I suspected that the audible noise was a direct result of me being cheap.
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August 13, 2012, 09:45:22 am »
that really depends on the type of device. There are electronic switches that you don't hear at all and relay switches that make this "click" sound when the relay is triggered. The former is quiet but the latter can handle more load.
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August 13, 2012, 03:03:16 pm »
After pricing the outlets, it's appliance modules, all the way, for me for on/off Z-wave devices... Dimmers are a different story. The pricing on those is about even. You're looking at $100+ US for outlets and $45+ for appliance modules, easy. With dimmers, the $45+ range for all of them is pretty much where you are. I can't cost justify (one Z-wave controlled plug in a) receptacle for more than double the price.
Plus, once the Z-wave receptacle is in,... you're done,... You can't move it. For a Light switch, it's different, since light switches are
for controlling lighting. It doesn't matter whether it is overhead or controlling an outlet. But a receptacle can go either way,... lighting or some
appliance or device. So, the thing with receptacles is that a room can always be subject to rearrangement, especially floor and tabletop lighting. Light switches are permanent fixtures. So in that sense I don't see the downside of appliance modules and plug in dimmers.
Now, obviously with Z-wave, you don't want to go moving devices around too much, as it affects the network. But, when you've got a wife like mine, that is constantly rearranging the furniture and painting/remodeling, not having flexibility in terms of the outlets is not an option. She even put a nail through her foot this weekend with all her remodeling.
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August 13, 2012, 03:47:44 pm »
<cringes at nail through foot>
The dimmer lamp modules I have are nice and quiet as I mentioned. My biggest complaint with them is the slew rate (ramp-up time). The rate is slow enough that for many cases I find myself thinking that quick (and possibly noisy) on/off relays would be better than slow quiet dimming capability.
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August 13, 2012, 04:57:15 pm »
I dont know if zwave can do this, but insteon dimmers have adjustable slew rates, from instant to 10 minutes iirc. the default is 1/2 second vs zwave 2 seconds. they also have separate instant on and fade commands. The one problem with insteon right now is that the code needs some serious rework since it really only supports dimmers and switch modules, but theres no reason you cant mix and match with zwave (i use both in my system). It also bothers some people that there is only one manufacturer of insteon products, but the prices seem reasonable to me.
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August 14, 2012, 09:04:34 am »
As Hari said the mechanical switches all make some noise.
If portability is an issue use
and yes this does click as well but fairly quietly.
This one reports on its energy usage as well.
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You're looking at $100+ US for outlets and $45+ for appliance modules, easy. With dimmers, the $45+ range for all of them is pretty much where you are. I can't cost justify (one Z-wave controlled plug in a) receptacle for more than double the price.
I have actually found the reverse to be true. I have priced the appliance modules as nearly double the in-wall variety from the manufacturers I am looking at. It makes sense to me that a movable device would cost more than a fixed device which would be less desirable to most and cost less...
Thank you for the link, somehow when looking over your site I overlooked the word switch on that product and dismissed it as part of a future project (energy management) that I haven't considered much yet. I really like getting the idea of getting multifunction out of a single device and it doesn't have the typical (ugly) box shape of other appliance modules. I want to keep this thread out of marketplace so will just say that I will be getting with you shortly.
Thanks to everyone who supplied feedback on this thread. I did not realize that I could add Insteon devices alongside my z-wave devices (if I am willing to do some code work) this hopefully adds some new feature options that I haven't found in z-wave available devices. Without a SWMBO, I actually do have a lot of control over outlets and in the event I do want to move something, 4 screws and 3 wire nuts is nothing I can't manage. In very quiet areas of the house where I can tolerate the ramp-up time I will go with the Aeon-Labs modules and everywhere else go with relay switches in-wall.
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You can control the ramp rate on most z-wave devices as well.
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apple shouldn't even be allowed to have patents, or atleast the patent office needs to be mroe structured when giving patents. they gave apple a patent that is "A rectangular hand held device with a Screen on it."
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wont matter if they didnt seek for patent back then so if apple gets the patent, and toshiba has wasted 4+ yrs to research it
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If Toshiba has proof of any working models before Apple is granted the patents, anyone can claim prior art when Apple attacks them. I guarantee Apple noticed Toshiba had started developing it, and patented it just in case it caught on.
Patenting a fuel cell powered notebook is like patenting a battery driven notebook (and i don't think anyone holds patent for that). Nonsense galore. I mean you can't patent the usage of two separate existing technologies together as your own invention. If so, i'll patent usage of banana and chocolate together.
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I have a question: when will apple patent Newton's apple? I'm pretty sure he didn't patented that! Joking aside, If they were the first to discover this technology then, by all means patent it, but: In this case i don't think they have to right to do it, unless the fuel cells operate in totally different ways, which i pretty much doubt.
Isn't this basically the same as putting out a patent for having portable devices running on lithium batteries? (The same broadness I mean)
Can't wait until this gets granted, makes me smile that something as broad as coupling a computing device to a fuel cell would even be entertained. That mean in the future Apple will be able to lock down q tech they had nothing to do with? This mean in the future cars will need some secondary power source to power the in dash control systems or have to try and lease the tech from apple?
If they can patent this shit I'm going to start patenting all sorts of odd shit so my kids can sue the fuck out of whomever and make billions as a troll. I should start a company called Granny Smith, then later cleverly change its name to a generic term for the fruit group it belongs to.


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I bought my laptop some months ago with some graphics ability (GeForce 520M), a medium-to-low end video card let's say. Then here's the problem. No matter what game I play, from non-demanding games like NBA2K to really demanding ones like GTA4 or Mass Effect 3, the GPU temperature I have detected has almost always been capped at 70C, at which point the GPU basically stops functioning and works at like 10-20% capacity. The game drops to a horrifying 10 FPS or so. It lasts for about 3 seconds, with the temperature dropping 2-3C along with it. Then it returns to normal, running at 100% capacity again, for another few seconds. AND THEN it all repeats again. And again. Up and down, going laggy and smooth and laggy. If I tap out of the game for some time and let the GPU rest and return to an idle 45-50C, and when I get back in it will be all fine. Of course until it rises back to 70C or so. I understand it is meant to protect my card but 70C is a little too low for it to be even functional. TLDR: Looks like there is an internal throttling that limits my GPU to 70C, which is, you know, ridiculously low. Basically I could run no game with that throttling. Is there a way to raise some kind of throttling temperature for your GPU? In BIOS or something? Thanks, really thanks, if anyone could enlighten me.
there is no way to over ride the thermal throttle I suspect something else is throttling probably the cpu if its throttling down then you need to find a way to keep it cooler
Get a laptop cooler. My friend had the same issues on his Toshiba running really hot and then instantly turning the system off on its own, after about an hour of Tomb Raider. Got a laptop cooler, and it allowed him to play at full performance of his system for 3 hours+
Is that some kind of base that fits your laptop in it and blows air to the bottom of the laptop with a built-in fan?
Sure is. Cooler Master and Zalman make some solid ones. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=Zalman laptop cooler http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s... l,aps&rh=i:aps,k:cooler master laptop cooler Also a really good thing for temperatures is replacing the TIM on the CPU and GPU. Find it helps a bit, and then the cooler, improves upon that even more.
That's cool. I'll check it out next time I'm out. I'm not hardcore enough to know how to open the base of a laptop and change the TIM or something, but thanks. Let's hope the coolers are potent enough to solve my problem.
also, do clean the heatsinks on your laptop from time to time. usually once a year is good enough. if you dont know how to, get it done by someone. generally gpus can reach and stay at90c no problems. but laptops are compact, and high temperatures can easily spread from one component to another. Plus, they need to be kept at a certain maximum value so that they can be placed on laps while working. This is why the temperature is controlled to 70C via the BIOS. usually a decent cooling pad does the trick well. PS: some companies use a single cooler for both the CPU and GPU to keep costs low. this means that even if your graphics settings are low, if the game is CPU intensive, your GPU will get hot as well.
Thermaltake do a reasonable Laptop coolers too like this one Thermaltake Model CLN0015 Notebook accessory - Ne... there is others they do too. Some thing else to keep in mind is the vents they cover which way the air direction is too so you might want to test flipping the fan in the netbook\laptop cooler just to see which gives best performance.
you can use MSI afterburner to under clock your laptop, yo. Also, you can turn off turbo boost, and that will decrease the heat generated by your CPU. If you can, take your laptop back and get one that doesn't use a shared heat sink/cooling system. There are some great MSI setups that offer better cooling solutions without be a monster of a gaming laptop. I have a Samsung with the same issue you have, and it's pathetic. They put hardware into your system that the cooling system cannot sufficiently cool. I didn't think much about it since I never played games on the laptop until i did.. and wow, pathetic. The computer runs great until it hits 90 degrees, melts my legs, and down throttles. I bought a cooler master under cooler thing, and it decreased the surface temperature of the laptop, but the underlining issues stays. A cpu/gpu shared cooling solution doesn't cut it. I even ran my laptop out in the snow while running a benchmark, and the cold air didn't changed the internal temps. The lap top needs a greater air flow, so why not force more air in, or pull more air out? http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Mini-Vacuum-...aptop_Cooling_Pads&hash=item589aa1e4dc&_uhb=1


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Well, my second 9800GTX is now running. And I found that the reason the socket was faulty is because the home handyman, who used to own the place, grounded the socket through the built in vacuum cleaner also on the circuit. Solution? Change sockets! Subsequently also changed circuits. Still having an issue with the SMP client restarting from 0% upon closing the client, but I've been usually letting this sucker run. So without any further issues I shouldn't have to worry too much. Next comes overclocking, which will be my first adventure into that area.
Why does my PPD go down when I have big WU? If it is to work 200 then it is 300, 1500-200PPD, and 2000- 111PPD.
Bigger WUs take more power to process, so the CPU can do less PPD with a bigger WU. Usually the extra time is made up for the fact that you get more points for a large WU. My laptop just finished folding a 401 WU! Avareged 55 PPD, running at night. Somehow peaked at 346 PPD for an hour or so, don't know wtf happened there...
Card Added Today I bought a new 8800GTS G92 to match the other I have. They were put together on a P5K, E6850 @ 3.2Ghz. Now I'm happy 'cos the SMP is folding well. Incredible 2 nVidia GPU Clients folding hard and the CPU usage only 2%~3%!! Before, this mobo was folding 2 ATI GPU Clients, that are too CPU demanding 50%~70% - not a chance for SMP. Tomorrow I will mess around my dual 9800GT rig. Adding a X6800 and setting up a nice SMP. I was wondering for a while to do this modifications... finally the laziness drop-off my back and I'm doing it
Finally got everything working right I think. I should start averaging 3000ppd now. Thanks for the help everyone!
Oh, nice card mmaakk. Those cards are becoming one of the better deals in folding cards. It's a shame they are hard to find/discontinued. Are you running Vista on the 88800GTS rig? Also, what Nvidia driver version are you running? It happens from time to time when the Assignment Server is experiencing high loads. Have you been able to get work since yesteday?
Just out of curiousity what are people running the shaders at on their 8800GT for folding? My server is not used for gaming at all... only folding. I have a pair of 8800GT's in there and currently have core 700 and shaders 1750 on both of them. I am thinking they can probably do more on the shaders (like, say 1850 or so). If I reduce the core does that give me more headroom on shaders and is a lower core/higher shader a more effective folding solution?
The 8800GTS rig has vista - 181.22 driver, but my 9800GT rig runs XP and the CPU usage is the same. I had posted about this matter when the 180 driver came out: nVidia solved the CPU usage with the 180.XX drivers. Not long ago I guess you posted something about that you're still using 176.XX driver. My favorite so far for win XP is the "180.84_geforce_winxp_32bit_english_beta.exe".
Ok folks, any idea what's causing this? Windows XP Pro. This started yesterday and then my Internet went down. I've had some successful connections, but.... [14:45:31] + Attempting to send results [February 21 14:45:31 UTC] [14:45:32] - Couldn't send HTTP request to server [14:45:32] (Got status 503) [14:45:32] + Could not connect to Work Server (results) [14:45:32] (22.214.171.124:8080) [14:45:32] + Retrying using alternative port [14:45:32] - Couldn't send HTTP request to server [14:45:32] (Got status 503) [14:45:32] + Could not connect to Work Server (results) [14:45:32] (220.127.116.11:80) [14:45:32] Could not transmit unit 02 to Collection server; keeping in queue. [14:45:37] Working on 544 p4735_fip35_ww_domain
This means that the servers are too busy or in maintenance. Don't worry it will solve by itself. Happens sometimes with me and really piss me off.
Yep, I'm still using 177.83 on several rigs. I won't upgrade until I see a PPD increase. It take to long to load drivers for 4 gpu's per rig... What version of SMP are you running? 6.20 or 6.23?
Folding SMP mixed with GPU Client infrared gave this tip and works 100%: Fold with GPU Client in "low" priority and SMP in "idle". This way you can use all the cores for SMP without affecting the GPU folding performance. I have been doing for over a month with my gaming rig - GTX 260 and E8400. Works GREAT
I have my cards running at 702/1782/995 and 702/1836/995 actual speeds. Setting your shaders to 1750 will actually have them at 1728. They increase in steps of 54 MHz (I think someone actually posted the chart of actual settable speeds earlier, if you use rivatuner you'll see what I mean). Both of these 8800GT's have the 1.1V bios mod and some pretty damn good cooling, a bit ghetto but good. I also found that lowering the core clock didn't give me too much more headroom for the shaders. I lowered mine for less heat output since my PNY with the shaders @ 1782 will freeze if the temps get too high. Each card really is a little different, the best way to find out how to get your highest shader clock is to take an hour or two away from folding and experiment with different clocks and scan for artifacts with ATItool.
Overlooked no longer. I just went back and viewed it & also left my thanks. I think I will try this today. Do I have to use the newer XP drivers for less CPU usage? I'll let you know how it goes. This is new territory for me, as I always keep my CPU and GPU clients on separate cores. Scary stuff
Well, only a couple hundred before I mentioned anything oops I really like running the SMP client in addition to the GPU's since I've heard they are more robust in the amount of positive work they do for the folding cause (something about the type of simulations they can run compared to the GPU, can't remember where I read that... will look for it after I walk the dog before it starts to rain/ice/snow here in about 30 min.) Only downside is the added power consumption.


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It was running across the Mustangs Across America event that motivated us to join the National Club and our local Mustang Club (sent my membership application in but havent heard back from them yet). We hope to start to use our Mustang more and get involved with Mustang Club functions (in particular driving events) through both our local Mustang Club and the National Mustang Club of America with the hopes of developing many new friends along the road who share our passion for Fords and in particular Mustangs.
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If you're at all interested in fuel economy, I'm sure you've heard all the standard advice by now. Go take a look at the government's fuel economy advice and tell me, do you really see anything new? Slow down, keep your car maintained, don't drive to the curb to pick up your mail or take out your trash.
Luckily there's a lot more to it. Don't be confused, the EPA's advice is good stuff that you should follow, and I'll discuss it a bit, but for the average person there's still a little bit more to know. That said, I'll try to go over some of the most basic things you need to know to get great fuel economy, and then let you decide how aggressively you want to pursue each course of action.
The first, and likely most important, thing for you to realize is that aggressive driving kills fuel economy. Instead of driving, imagine yourself riding a bicycle. How strenuous would it be for you to pedal like mad from every light just to slam on the breaks to barely make a stop? How about going up hills? It's extremely easy to coast down, but huge energy savings can be had from taking it a little bit slower uphill and gaining your speed back on the downhill.
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La Doyenne 2013
Words & photos by Gem Atkinson
This past weekend saw the final act of the 2013 Spring Classics. Liège-Bastogne-Liège, the oldest of cycling's Monuments, pitches riders against a brutal 260km parcours with some stinging climbs making for one of the hardest dates in the sport's calendar. And this would be my Belgian baptism, taking to the start line of the amateur 165km route on the Saturday, before observing the masterclass from the professionals on the Sunday. We were blessed with good weather and upon arrival at the HQ, a chilled and relaxed atmosphere served to calm the nerves.
The route provided some interesting juxtapositions, with the first and final kilometres weaving around the industrial outskirts of Liège, swinging by looming steelworks and foundries. What a difference an hour or so made, riding deep into the valleys of the Ardennes, where lush green fields and thick forest roll on as far as the eye can see.
Riding in small groups, the exhilaration of picking the right wheel and sharing work with a group rolling up the climbs was amazing. I had the feeling of being part of a fluid group, each working to help lessen the work for those sheltering a few wheels back. A special mention has to be made to the policewoman from Liège who, wearing Radioshack shorts, chaperoned me up the horrible kilometre of main drag around Spa that seemed to arch skywards for far too long. With nowhere to hide, she valiantly tapped out a rhythm that I was soon able to engage with, and I made to sure to thank her at the top for such a classy display.
Without doubt my favorite part of the course was the Col du Rosier, a climb of around 5km at 6% average. From the first steep hairpin, the climb winds its way seductively through the forest, and its gradient is such that, with a decent rhythm, there was the chance to glance around and drink in the surroundings, basking in the spring sunshine. A welcome feed stop came just past the crest, where waffles were stuffed into my pockets, and orange segments sucked with vigour as I zipped my gilet for the descent.
If the Rosier proved the zenith of my ride, the nadir came in the form of the Côte de La Redoute. A true battle of attrition, I found I was in my 27 cog with still so much of the tarmac to cover. I willed the bike forwards on the 9% horror, my eyes bulging at the 22% section of this fierce hill. My tired legs were now made of lead as I focused on the incessant 'Phil' graffiti passing beneath me on the slope. Mr. Gilbert's fan club would amass in their droves here the next day, this climb lying close to his home patch.
The only comfort I took from riding this infamous hill came the next day, when contorted expressions similar to mine suffered up its slopes, albeit light years away in terms of speed and style. We screamed encouragement to the riders and as the race convoy passed, crowds milled onto the road down towards the beer tent to watch the remaining 40kms or so on the big screens. But the crowds parted and cheers rippled up La Redoute as a young Astana rider, Alexey Lutsenko, ground his way up through the throng of fans. Truly off the back, and relieved of his race numbers, a helping hand or two aided the young lad up the climb to find a seat on the broom wagon.
After a few kilometres rolling back towards town, the final chipped climb of the Côte de St Nicolas awaited. The clicking down of the cogs rang out as riders engaged a more suitable gear for the last categorised climb of the day. My pedals were coaxed round as my hips swung forward; battling with the gradients and picking out a clear line as riders struggled to find their rhythm. As the lactic built up to almost unbearable levels, I clutched the drops and pictured the iconic image of Frank Vandenbroucke climbing to victory here in 1999. Modestly powering up and over the crest, the sense of satisfaction was huge at conquering this formidable ascent, at 90 miles into the ride.
Regrouping at the top, I noticed almost every rider wearing Cheshire-cat grins as they began the descent on their way to the finish line. One final slog upwards awaited, the drag where Dan Martin made his decisive move the following day, powering up to Purito at the perfect moment, engaging that extra gear to push on to the finish line victorious.
I can't help feel that, by riding the middle-distance challenge, I have unfinished business in the 'Hardennes'. Next year, I have promised to return to the beautiful Walloon region of southern Belgium to test myself on the full 260km course. Inspired by the professionals and that indomitable woman of Portland, Cindy Lew, who, along with some equally strong Rapha folks, pulverized the full distance, a tip of the hat simply wouldn't be enough to those brave souls taking on the full might of La Doyenne. A true Classic, indeed.
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Chris Tree
24th April 2013 04:20pm
I'd love to try this next year too, but reading the words " formidable ascent, at 90 miles into the ride" strikes fear into my heart.
Chapeau, as they say, Gem.
Gaëtan Godard
25th April 2013 02:43pm
It was the second time for me, always challenging, always fun! It was a pleasure to greet you Gem. Also to review Ben and meet Cindy…
Something was missing … The RAPHA Mobile Cycle Club like in 2012 ;-)
C Guy Townsend
26th April 2013 01:53pm
I rode the full 276 km route this year - my first time in the Ardennes. Quite simply, this ride has it all: it's longer than anything 'normal', it's harder than any single day I've ridden before and it has a fascinating mix of beautiful countryside, sandwiched between the industrial grime and depression of Liege: a fascinating transition. To ride La Doyenne, you first have to recalibrate your mind: the run out to Bastone is not flat, nor easy, as people might tell you. It's constantly rolling and if it's cold and windy as it was on Saturday, just getting to the foot of the Cote de Wanne at 172 km is a big ride in it's own right. Once there, with 3/4 hours still to go, you embark on 10 truly hard climbs, one after another, with gradients up to 22%. Everything you've ever learnt on a bike is called upon. No matter how good you are, you'll suffer like never before. And in so doing you'll reach the finish more enriched and satisfied than ever before. For anyone with a love of hard, long rides, La Doyenne is an absolute must. Chapeau to everyone who's ever ridden it and Bon Courage to those who attempt it in the future. SGL.
Gerald Moser
28th April 2013 12:13pm
Very nice write up Gem, and well done for completing the 156km. Last year this was my favourite ride of the whole year. See you next year for the 270km ride!
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