Some more details on this epic ride, supplied to me in Dutch by the
rider himself (Belgian unicyclist Lode De Paepe):

Preparation was mainly on a 'home-trainer" (stationary bike) rather than
on the unicycle. Riding in itself is not the problem, stamina is and the
training was more controlled at home (PC connected to hometrainer, heart
beat monitor etc).

Cranks were 155 mm from a child's bike. Wheel 28".

Seat is a standard Viscount, no airseat or other mod.

He used so-called SPD pedals and shoes, which I understand to be
clipless. They helped for climbing because he could also pull on the
pedals. For the first half hour he managed to unclip his shoes in the
case of a fall, thereafter he was too tired and just crashed into the
tarmac. From this description and the fact that the total riding time
was 9 hours, I guess it happened quite often. This is a new approach to
falling for me. Possibly it makes more sense because the speed is low
and the tarmac is near in case of a forward fall (because you climb).

I find this triple Mt Ventoux an awsome endeavour and way beyond what I
could imagine doing.

Klaas Bil

(Reposted once more because after some 3 hours I get impatient when a
post isn't relayed. It just should be.)


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