Clarification over the Col de la Bonette

Jan, who administers the 100 Cols route, has provided some information on the mystery over the height of the Col de la Bonette (see blog entry titled 'Five and a half hours of climbing and no sign'):


'The Col was constructed (in 1937 I believe), to have a fast route from north to south through the Alps. It was made by the Ministry of War by that time, for strategic reasons. Both the col (2715 m) and the top (Cime de la Bonette 2808 m) were opened the same time. The Cime was made to have a strategic overview of the valley.'


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Thank You

 I just received an email saying the following:


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A note from Steve

There are many people I need to thank for giving me the opportunity to do this bike ride including, of course, my family for their support, Jackie for her forbearance, Dee and Ken for looking after my guide dog Connie, Sandra for keeping an eye on things for me, Limoux Lions Club for their hospitality and help, Saverne Lions Club especially Marc for providing a safe haven for Graham’s car and Tim and Sarah Goff. But the two people I need to thank above all others are Anna Dore for all her assistance to us  and especially Graham for giving me the chance to complete this adventure on what is a challenging and wonderful route, his planning, pedalling, putting up with me, piloting, mechanical work on the bike, navigation, helping me and agreeing to do this with me on a loaded tandem which has made it a more difficult ride for him. Finally, I would like to thank everyone who has made a donation to Cancer Research UK and if there is anyone out there who hasn’t yet made a donation and would like to, this blog has the link to the JustGiving page.

Steve

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