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@UpNorthChris
the rides that you have been doing (if they are all like that one i came out on) are fine. just find, long grinding climbs that go on and on.
i think the ventoux is alot in the mind, the start is hard, treat those parts of steepness with respect, but when it eases off - hammer down for the last 4km!!! (till the finish ramp which felt like a wall).
i have a map i can give you that is laminated if there are any drinks or owt soon.
also...the cycling in the area is amazing - maybe better than the alps, less cars and not as expensive, next time i go on a foreign trip it will be to there, so many quality cols (jas-du-madame (east of ventoux)) looks amazing - and hard.
the area is pretty arid, and very hot last week so that made things tougher. but the beautiful smell of lavender everywhere was a nice change to car fumes. you must also go to sault, lovely, perfect for coffee and croissants.