The second edition of "Heroes of the Puya", which took place last Friday near Annecy, it lived up to all its promises. Far beyond a race against the slope, time and the others, this The short and intense format was a great pretext for push your limits, share a moment of conviviality and to bring the Annecy cycling community to life.

6 p.m., Colmyr parking lot in Annecy. As we approach the foot of the climb, on the small road leading to the Boulevard de la Corniche and serving a few hamlets south of the city, each of us sets off one by one in an effort that makes our faces contort, our thighs burn, and our synapses short-circuit. Welcome to the Puya path, its half-kilometer climb, its average gradient of 10% which winds through the trees, its two successive turns which They rear up at 20%. Half a kilometer is a long way when you're suffering.

There are those who know the climb by heart, having scouted it beforehand to prepare their minds and legs. And others who have opted for the element of surprise and are only now discovering what awaits them. Whether warned or not, it's Whether solo passages or group launches, each will adopt more or less the same formula: Start fast, accelerate, finish strong.

"There are no heroes without an audience.", As the saying goes. And it is for these reasons that we must thank all those who came to enjoy the show and highlight the energy deployed, particularly around turn 3. And the volunteers who made this second edition possible. It was the Hero of the Puya #2. It was good.

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