There are endless cycling trails around the Geneva area. It’s just a question of knowing them. Today, Doreen and I did a beautiful leisurely 2 hour ride on various paths just west of the city. The perfect weather continues.
View Larger Map Larry’s Excuses NOT to climb Joux Plane: 1. It’s too sunny, I can’t see in the glare. 2. I don’t ride counter clockwise. 3. Joux Plane, Schmoo Plane 4. My easiest gear is 39 X 25 5. etc. Actually Reason 4 is a fair point and he was truly brave on some [...]
I am just back from a great six day vacation with Doreen and my mom – three days in London then three days in Prague. We had good weather, walked miles everyday, saw two West-end shows, and Rigoletto at the Prague Opera and generally had a great time. But despite seeing a lot of cyclists [...]
Perhaps the best three days of (challenging) cycling I have ever done. Even a lousy photographer like me couldn’t help but take some great pictures – it’s paradise here.
Perfect deep blue sky as we hiked high above Les Arcs – stunning.
Col de l’Iseran appeared in stage 9 of the 2007 Tour. Formerly, the highest road in Europe, 2007 is the 70th anniversary of the opening of the road over this legendary mountain pass. The gift shop t-shirts still claim it to be the highest. Still, at 2,770 metres (9000 feet) it is high. Click here [...]
Its great having several hiking trails directly from our house up the Saleve mountain to Thuile.
Another great day of skiing. Today we went to the neighboring La Plagne Ski resort. It is linked to les Arcs by a massive double decker Cable Car that traverses a huge valley. Click here for La Plagne Cycling
Great day skiing on a warm, sunny day.
