The Indian Summer Ride... in Blue...Sunday November 15, 2015

The call for a ride was too strong that Sunday to miss the opportunity - Jura was calling our names.
Four fearless riders met in Tranche-Pied, all flagging the new colors - in blue somebody said it was better - of the Dogs & Cats Patrol.

Fearless were the Missile and the Nascar leading us through the ups, along and finally straight down on some of their favorite trails - AWESOME it was !
Surfing the piled leaves - hiding the nasty rocks - we truly had a blast .
In different styles, Balls cruising nicely and efficiently...Old Jo on the survival mode on the uphill, (4 hours in a Jacuzzi at 40 degrees the night before did not help)

Missile has no flaws - he clims, turns swiftly, races down crazily, and is a perfect guide - apart from the "moustache" !!

Nascar in tow and from time to time ahead of all of us in a quick acceleration. For him, every rock or tree has a name...An over power cornering resulted in an elegant slide....followed by a quick as lighting back on saddle..did he fall ??!!
Thanks for the apéro Nascar by the way, it hit the spot. (no lunch that day)

Balls, all smiles and happiness, repeating a million times, "man that's so nice, we are so lucky to ride today, I love it".
Credit to him his bike was free from rattling/squeaking (I washed my bike...he said)

Finally, Old Jo (an oxymoron) suffering of the noodle legs syndrom, huffing and puffing,
made it to the top. (you made a fourth of the climb..the rest is easy..says Missile, well the last fifth.. stays in memory)
Just in time recovering on the "faux plats" to finally be re-born on the downhill - how nice that was !
Wasn't I victorious in my challenging of Nascar "Grand Prix Miko" sprint ?! ; - ))

All in all, a fantastic day with trusty good friends...wifes were happy to see us again..(short ride we said...only lasted 4 hours - not counting the commute...)

Beginners ride, the pics

The weekend of June 14 & 15....Ride with Dopey

During the weekend of June 14 & 15 I will be in CH...Yippie! And Dopey like to ride with his buddies, fellow Joe shredders!

Lets pick a day where most of you have time and go for a nice home ride (Jura preferred) but Boumboum land is an option too!

Looking forward riding, launching and moreover see my friends again!

See you soon Dopey!

Ride Report - Les Passerelles du lac de Joux - July 23, 2013

Not easy to get there as Paleo festival was hampering accesses...
Rode along the lake on its famous wooden passerelles (not quite BC but fun) the LaBrico in tow and usual "Grand Prix Miko" spirit. 3DC was there, closing the ride, after 2 weeks sitting on a KTM alternatively his HD....BJL played Indiana Jones on a challenging cliff trail. Now we know how to carry our bikes on a rocky steep climb.. Surprise of the day - a wild unafraid chamois herd we met. A swinging single trail brought us back to the lake shore and to a final jump & swim - how sweet.
Full Moon was with us all the way back home - late...
Participants: LaBrico, BJL, Marco, 3DC, Papy & Xavier
Stats:
24km - ridiculous 135m climb - about 2 hours
Discovery and Fun factor: 10 out of 10
Points:  (bikers please feel free to add/comment)
Usual points for invite, lead and attendance.
+0.5 to 3DC - bloody shin - tumble in cliff
-0.5  to 3DC - late and lost arrivals ...
+0.5 to 3DC - restaurant suggestion - Hotel de la Truite..a treat...
+0.5 to BJL - surpassing climbing skills and trail discovery
+0.5 to Papy - negotiations skills, restaurant's kitchen closes at 9pm..we arrived at 9.30pm..
+0.5 to Marco - improving his french language...listening patiently to us blablying...
+0.5 to LaBrico - for Michael Jackson shoes...have you seen my new shoes !!??

Ride for this week-end, Crozet (Monts Jura)

Saturday 9:00 (DH) or earlier for enduro, I plan to go to les Crozet (monts jura), we still don't know if we'll ride DH or enduro so I'll take both bikes. It is easy to climb up on the 4x4 trail and even higher than the cable car; then down there are many single tracks.
Sunday, DH session, same place, 9:00-ready, half/full day depends on the conditions and motivation of the group.

The cablecar at les Crozets will open this week-end, it is not a very crowded resort and there are many interesting single tracks (same as the Saleve) with different difficulties even under rain.

Let me know if you want to join, then I'll wait for you!

Mike

Shredding in the Jura...this Saturday...Photo's included

Joe's for those who do not know it yet...I am leaving the country. Starting July 1st I will continue my biking adventures in Slovenia. Yes, plenty of shredding opportunity there too.

So between now and the end of July I will try to get as many rides in as possible. We start with the Jura this weekend.
- Time: 09h59
- Where: Train from L'Asse up to St-Cergue.
- Ride: two times down and one up. Camel trophy XL.
- Bring: A smile and 120mm suspension.
- The weather should be 20C+

Paradise...2011 what a ride!

2011 in review! The best pics...riding in Paradise!

Fondoo Too!!! - The pics....

Thanks all for a super night!

The first social....Oooooooooo!.........Up your!

Bla, bla, bla........Ha, ha ha!

Is food ready yet?

Swiss Betty was there too.....!

A little bit of cheese, some wine, stir with love....Attack!

A bit of RTFM.....!

I have never seen a pot of cheese fondue disappear so fast.

Missile it was top.....! Very very yummie!

We were almost all there....Cheers!

Boumboum is thinking....I want more food!

Movember Hardus / Honey badger....We are going to miss you!

Thanks for the chain link!

More melted cheese in the making!

Ahhhhh......More food!

A nice little fire....to keep us warm / cooked!

Riding gear is drying / warming for the return trip

Dessert...Meringues a la creme de Gruyere.

You don't want to miss any of it!

Plate licking good!

A picture says it all.....

I am not drunk....I am awesome :-)

Time to clean and ride back....

The ride back. What a crispy night and beautiful sky.

-8C and happy.

Thank you all for a fantastic night. Links to the cabin(s) can be found here and here! The rest is all;"To much information". Ride stats, comments, etc. are welcome

See you on the snow shoes!

And vroooom it was!

Ride report:

Riders: Nascar, Boumboum (is back), Labrico, Nameless, Honeybadger, Limoncello and Beau Joe Lais.

Weather: dry, sunny and fresh

Timing: Perfect

Mechanicals: Honeybadger......How to stop a leaking valve. You tighten it so you pull it through the rim. On valve (tubeless) system replace with a tube.

Ride length: 24km

Meters climbed: 750m

Average moving speed: 13,6 km/h

Max. speed: 62,9 km/h......Dopey's new record on the GGD. Vive la WFO!

Nascar: 2 x fine bottles of Spanish red.

Nameless and Beau Joe Lais: Fresh beers supplied

Two bowls of salad + dressing.....eaten like candy.

Spanish cheese eating competition.....Nascar Vs Nameless.

Thanks all for a great evening!

Tuesday 4 Oct......Vrooooom chez Dopey

Joe's.....next weeks ride is starting at Dopey's place.

Info:

- 18h00 departure...it's time to bring your lights. It will be dark when we return.

- Dinner chez Dopey afterwards

- Ride in Jura....Camel trophy or some like that.....something new will be included.

- Confirmation Tuesday at noon.....please.

Ride Report - The BBQ ride....!!

Joe's thanks for a fanastic evening BBQ-ing and riding. Here are the statistics and highlights:

• Distance: 36 km
• Meters climbed: 960m
• Train: Stopped in Arzier due to works on the bridge. Logistics chaotic and badly communicated. We expect better from the Swiss...Ride start: Arzier.
• Riding time: 2h30....
• Gone playing and eating: 6h00....
• Shortest ride ever: Newbee Joe pils: 1km, 50m climb....10 minutes pedaling. Then he died!!
• Burgers: eaten: 14, hidden under a rock: 1 and shared: 1.
• Beers: drunk: 8, shared: 4.
• Dessert: more then a normal human can handle after 3 burgers!

Points recommendations:

• Boumboum: making it by feet and beating the bikers: +2
• The South African crowd:....Where shall we start..... :-))))

1. Honeybadger: Started the evening about ZA hunting stories but showed up with a bag-pack the size of a wallet and complained being cold: -1
2. Honeybadger: We highly appreciated new riding buddy's! It's always good to meet people with the same passion and share the trails. Honeybadger has just gotten married but seems not to be able to stop picking up people while in bars. That where he find is new riding buddy's......I guess under the join of a beer the stories get shared and yes, beer stories go everywhere. Honeybadger's new riders input equals that of Nameless.....but unfortunately the quality is shabby. One rider made it through the ride but has never be seen again. The story goes that he couldn't walk for a week.....and the latest new input, called "Joe Pils" for the time being, made it 1k, 50m up into the ride before he and his reflector equipped 29er crashed of the side of the road. He broke a record.....but not one to be proud of.....The question? Will we see him ever again? Advice....check on newbee rider quality in sober state. Honeybadger: -1.
3. Honeybadger: The man from the land of the Braai....the only one with 2 burgers eaten and one hidden: -0.5.
4. Joe Pils:.....what can we say. Did he over estimated himself or was he badly informed? We are happy he got home safe: -1 point....what ever that means.

• The George Everst award: Missile.....still needed to go bushwhacking and trail searching. There must be a way up here...!! Points: -0.25.
• Flipping bitch award: Nascar.....2.75m in the return ride Nascar flipped a stylish bike turning OTB in front of the crowd. What a beauty! +1 point. Did I miss another one ??
• Last minute Missile mayonaise input: A L3Mi....+0.25 points.
• (To) late cancellation: Nameless: -1 point @ a cost of CHF 25.

Quotes of the night:

• I gained 8 kilo's!....Boumboum.
• I feel like a smoked sausage.....Dopey

Thanks all for a good evening. Input and comments welcome!

PS 1. For those that like to ride uphill: La Barillette race this weekend.

PS 2. Advise: confirm when you are sure you can make it. It's so easy to cancel when you are not organizing.

Eating, talking, drinking, laughing, star watching....!

The cream bar. Includeding ZA hot sauce and L3Mi...!



Burgers gone..!!

BBQ ride - Tuesday 23rd

Joe's the weather forecast looks excellent so we are going to have a BBQ ride. For those that want cheese bring it to put on your burger!!

Details:

- Departure 17:59 hours train from L'Asse. Be there in advance so you can carry food and get a ticket.

- Cost: between CHF 20 - 30 bring cash so you can pay!

- Bring:

1. Bagpack big enough for bread, drinks, burgers, sausages, etc.

2. Light for the return

3. Warm clothes for the return

4. Your emergency kit

5. A Smile..... :-)

- I need to know who's in by Tuesday noon for the shopping!

- Ride: La Givrine, Cabane de electriens.....decent to L'Asse.

Test ride.....this Thursday

For those that want test their new bike or have some fun during a Jura ride.....

This Thursday 28/07:

Departure: 18h00 (maybe by train)

Ride: Jura up and down

Dinner: Chez Nono (Cheserex)....Cheese Fondue

Weather:......it should be summer again.

See you there!

Testing the camera....during Saturdays ride.

Missile and Nascar going at speed that is "matches" their nicknames!

Thanks for the ride! More video coming soon :-)

Not riding.....Missile is disappointing us! :-)

Niceeee......

I am getting old.....I need a 1.200cc engine with wheels!