Paris-Nice in numbers

When talking to people about our journey apart from the usual questions (Was it hard? How do your legs feel now? etc) we got asked for some facts and figures. As Rich’s Garmin broke on day 3 some of his information is incomplete so I have filled it in as best as I can.

RichGraeme
Days ridden1211
Distance (km)12631167
Longest day (distance in km)184184
Longest day (riding time h:mm)9:089:08
Longest day (start to finish h:mm)13:4113:41
Elevation gained (m)1454812067
Biggest individual climb (m)21751651
Most climbing in a day (m)25812495
Pedal strokesUnknown165,570
Calories burnedAs Graeme plus 4-5000?39,925
Cols crossed118
Punctures21
Spokes broken31
Derailleurs broken01
Rack bolts replaced30
Saddle adjustments made03
Dinners cooked40
Breakfasts cooked20
Trips to the shop taken03
Train journeys taken33
Taxi journeys taken01
Bottles of wine drunk7.750.25
Beers drunkLotsEven more
Cheeses tasted1111
Swears madeToo many to countToo many to count

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