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Wednesday, 10 June 2015
Friday, 15 May 2015
The Moussaka ride report - 12 May 2015 ride
Ride: Petit Salève, starting from le stade du bout du monde
Riders: Balls, BoumBoum, Labrico, Missile, Nameless, Zorba, Limoncello (host)
Ride details: 568m up, 32.6 km, 2h17 on the saddle per my GPS (a bit less for some)
Fantastic weather, dry track.
We left around 18h30 from the bout du monde, riding the Arve's right bank, which is a nice little single, yet offering less chances for checking on jogueuses getting out preparing for summer time.
Quite some time waiting for Zorba who got a flat and then missed the trail going up to Monnetier. BoumBoum and Balls as the rescue team, the later bringing back Zorba.
Pause on the way up, Rescue team 2 (Balls) feeding Missile with whatever energy bar was left from years of MTB, probably forgotten in the camel bag since 26" time.
Went up via the escargot way, Missile being inspired by the video posted by Beaujolais a couple of days ago. Rescue team 3 with Balls helping carry Missile's bike while our dear ref was firmly holding the handrail, followed by a well deserved 5-min recovery time.
Limoncello's joke of the day: "Zorba (quite stressed as well), if you fall there, we'll have to change your name to Jo Moussaka."
As it was a bit late (and some did not have the lights), we did not make it to the top, and started the downhill. Petit Salève is a great play ground !!!!!!
At the bottom, BoumBoum, Missile and Zorba headed to Limoncello's, making sure they could benefit from the limited supply of Bière du Salève (1664 was the other option), while the rest of the crew headed back to get the cars.
A bit late for Nameless to join for dinner, so he missed the spaghetti - carbonara prepared by Christèle.
Balls volunteered as the DJ, and it was a great evening for all with LOLs.
Of course, respect was of essence and no laughs were heard when the ref sudently stood up with a funny face, suffering from a cramp.
All together, a great evening for all.
Pictures: Courtesy of Balls
Points:
Point for all riders
Points for Limoncello (ride host - dinner), Thanks again Christèle for your help
1 point for Balls alias Mitch Buchannon. Next time bring CJ!
Riders: Balls, BoumBoum, Labrico, Missile, Nameless, Zorba, Limoncello (host)
Ride details: 568m up, 32.6 km, 2h17 on the saddle per my GPS (a bit less for some)
Fantastic weather, dry track.
We left around 18h30 from the bout du monde, riding the Arve's right bank, which is a nice little single, yet offering less chances for checking on jogueuses getting out preparing for summer time.
Quite some time waiting for Zorba who got a flat and then missed the trail going up to Monnetier. BoumBoum and Balls as the rescue team, the later bringing back Zorba.
Pause on the way up, Rescue team 2 (Balls) feeding Missile with whatever energy bar was left from years of MTB, probably forgotten in the camel bag since 26" time.
Went up via the escargot way, Missile being inspired by the video posted by Beaujolais a couple of days ago. Rescue team 3 with Balls helping carry Missile's bike while our dear ref was firmly holding the handrail, followed by a well deserved 5-min recovery time.
Limoncello's joke of the day: "Zorba (quite stressed as well), if you fall there, we'll have to change your name to Jo Moussaka."
As it was a bit late (and some did not have the lights), we did not make it to the top, and started the downhill. Petit Salève is a great play ground !!!!!!
At the bottom, BoumBoum, Missile and Zorba headed to Limoncello's, making sure they could benefit from the limited supply of Bière du Salève (1664 was the other option), while the rest of the crew headed back to get the cars.
A bit late for Nameless to join for dinner, so he missed the spaghetti - carbonara prepared by Christèle.
Balls volunteered as the DJ, and it was a great evening for all with LOLs.
Of course, respect was of essence and no laughs were heard when the ref sudently stood up with a funny face, suffering from a cramp.
All together, a great evening for all.
Pictures: Courtesy of Balls
Points:
Point for all riders
Points for Limoncello (ride host - dinner), Thanks again Christèle for your help
1 point for Balls alias Mitch Buchannon. Next time bring CJ!
It's cool man!
Cramp, WTF!!!!
Energy bars please
I was a poor lonesome MTB rider
σωτηρία
Sunset on the Salève
Missile: j'ai faim
Wednesday, 12 November 2014
Kidney stones aren't Rolling Stones !
You got bladder stones, kidney stones, gall-bladder stones.....welcome to the stone age Missile !
Remet toi rapidement mon ami !
Friday, 7 November 2014
Ride from "Chateau Missile" Sarurday 8'th November at 10 am
World famous "toblerones tour" !
Soup & cheese to follow for those who want it!!
Depart 10:00 am
Toblerones Tour Mark IX
Soup & cheese to follow for those who want it!!
Depart 10:00 am
Toblerones Tour Mark IX
Monday, 3 November 2014
Thursday, 9 October 2014
The Silver Gobelet 2013 has arrived...Thank You Mr Ref.
The Fondue Run was the perfect time to baptize it...and that delicious Petite Arvine the perfect nectar to go along.
Not without the fearless, shouting, screaming, laughing, argumenting Night Riders. Don't we love that Cabane des Electriciens !?
Thursday, 19 June 2014
The "Le Lion est mort" ride report
Indeed the Lion (the ref in our case) was dead, actually experiencing what it means to be trailing behind (on the flat and/or against the wind, he was alive going up and down).
3 courageous riders, knowing they were likely to get some rain, but still eager to hit the trails: Labrico, Missile, Limoncello (host)
We left the Stade du Bout du Monde around 18:30, went south under Labrico's guidance, trying to escape the dark clouds, our wheels going from single trails in the woods, to wider trails, to bits of asphalt. We then went up the Salève above Beaumont (really cool single track by a little river, got some rain at this stage), and crossed on the flank of this beautiful mountain to land behind Labrico's house.
The usual magnifique DH towards Veyrier and back to Stade du Bout du Monde.
Drive to Limoncello's: Bière du Salève, BBQ, Ice cream, and ….. Limoncello!
Stats:
46 km (longest Tuesday ride this season)
Up 673m
Time on the bike 2h35
Highlights:
- Missile's day off. Man it was good to have him behind me once in my life, even if not for a good reason. Had we been in Jussy woods, I would have had 1 kg of mosquitos in my teeth
- Missile's excuse book (excerpts) to have a rest: "I need a natural break", "I need to fill in my bottle", "I need more air in the rear wheel", "I stopped for a beer with a group of junkies" … Ref, with all due respect, it is OK to say you're just f….g dead once in your life.
- Labrico's attempt to make us believe he too was talking to the clouds ;-)
- Christèle on Wednesday morning: "where is the meat and vegetable left for Tiphaine's lunch?" …. well, ask starving Missile ;-)
Points:
Participation point: Labrico, Missile, Limoncello
Host and dine points: Limoncello
Bullshit award: Missile -0.5 (see above)
Courage award: Missile 0.5 starving (light if any lunch) and suffering, but … pedal damn it
Leading award: Labrico 0.5 for finding the tracks while escaping (most of) the clouds and rain
Selfish award: Tiphaine -0.5 for drinking all the coke with no notice for the shopping list. Fortunately Labrico had a bottle in his car
Thanks guys for a really nice ride and time together.
3 courageous riders, knowing they were likely to get some rain, but still eager to hit the trails: Labrico, Missile, Limoncello (host)
We left the Stade du Bout du Monde around 18:30, went south under Labrico's guidance, trying to escape the dark clouds, our wheels going from single trails in the woods, to wider trails, to bits of asphalt. We then went up the Salève above Beaumont (really cool single track by a little river, got some rain at this stage), and crossed on the flank of this beautiful mountain to land behind Labrico's house.
The usual magnifique DH towards Veyrier and back to Stade du Bout du Monde.
Drive to Limoncello's: Bière du Salève, BBQ, Ice cream, and ….. Limoncello!
Stats:
46 km (longest Tuesday ride this season)
Up 673m
Time on the bike 2h35
Highlights:
- Missile's day off. Man it was good to have him behind me once in my life, even if not for a good reason. Had we been in Jussy woods, I would have had 1 kg of mosquitos in my teeth
- Missile's excuse book (excerpts) to have a rest: "I need a natural break", "I need to fill in my bottle", "I need more air in the rear wheel", "I stopped for a beer with a group of junkies" … Ref, with all due respect, it is OK to say you're just f….g dead once in your life.
- Labrico's attempt to make us believe he too was talking to the clouds ;-)
- Christèle on Wednesday morning: "where is the meat and vegetable left for Tiphaine's lunch?" …. well, ask starving Missile ;-)
Points:
Participation point: Labrico, Missile, Limoncello
Host and dine points: Limoncello
Bullshit award: Missile -0.5 (see above)
Courage award: Missile 0.5 starving (light if any lunch) and suffering, but … pedal damn it
Leading award: Labrico 0.5 for finding the tracks while escaping (most of) the clouds and rain
Selfish award: Tiphaine -0.5 for drinking all the coke with no notice for the shopping list. Fortunately Labrico had a bottle in his car
Thanks guys for a really nice ride and time together.
Tuesday, 10 June 2014
The Epic Ride Report
The ride turned out to be epic from a number of points...
but...first things first....
Missile and Weasel were the riders,
Start point: Bex Train station: 7:39
Distance: No idea...
Time: All day...
Ride Report
Missile brought a gun to a sword fight and weasel brought a club!!
...Needless to say, some things went better than others...
The Arsenal
The Gun: Santa Cruz Tall Boy from "last week"...
The Club: Iron Horse something or other from last century...
The Early Call
Weasel arrives at 06:10 - load the bikes...off
(He wanted to take the Honda Jazz but " ze german power vun ze day..."
The Train Ride #1
....missile still not understanding what Weasel was saying about the second stage....despite having all the information in form of an SMS (unread) from the previous night.
The NOT train Ride #2 (EPIC FAIL #1)
DOH: no train up to Bretaye....it leaves in an HOUR!!! Weasels information finally sinks in....
We got up an hour too early. Epic Fail. Weasel makes it known that he could have slept for one more hour. He says this numerous times. -1 Missile
20%
500 m @ 20% gradient at least - we arrive before the train....
Not to GPS
Somehow the electricity in Borex didnt make its way into the capacitor doohicky in my GPS.
Fortunately I have a (mostly) good memory - 0.5 missile
OTB On Film (EPIC Fail #2)
GoPro will reveal an epic fail of the Noob proportions....roots cause a spill which...causes Missiles "remote hydraulic actuated fork lockout" to 'Fail' leaving the fork in Locked mode...scheisse. -1 Missile
Intersport Diablerets (EPIC Win!!)
Unvelievably enough we managed to get a broken hydraulic hose, cut, refittted and re-bled by the 'one eyed mechanic' (I kid you not...) and we were sort of on our way....
One Eyed Mapper
We got a "tuyau" from the one eyed mechanic of some fun trails over in Villars..."Backside Bretaye"
as we were behing schedule we decided to adapt our itinerary to do the backside...
2 Ups - 2 Downs - Swiss Postal Service
Up Col du pillon twice by bus and down twice...."roots r us" was the name of the game. No OTB's. One bushwhack by Weasel.
Shouldnt that be 'tight'
Weasel finally notices that his wheel is completely 'désaxé' having ridden 150m vertical with the left hand side rear axle 'popped'....no comment....-0.5 Weasel
Backside Bretaye #1
Postal bus up to Col de La Croix...over to Bretaye and UPPPPP to Roc D'orsay.
Down the ski slope on Aigle side....(Epic fail Missile for not following the map = up about 50m) -0,5 missile
Backside Bretaye # 2 Dont fall left/right/forwards/backwards. (EPIC NEW TRAIL ALERT)
The remaining part of the ride was 'decouverte' thanks to "one eye" who had traced a perfect ride for us. For those without vertigo and with serious steepness capabilities the first part is for you. Weasel rode all but the most 'challenging' noting on one occaision that a 'gap jump' could be installed. +0.5 Weasel
Backside Bretaye # 3 Back To Nature (EPIC NEW TRAIL ALERT)
The rest of the ride was sweeet single track all the way down to Aigle with some of the most "ludique" trails in the area. Finished off woth a series of great singletrack switchbacks.
Call for the trail route!!!
Mordor Is Coming
We came out of the woods at Aigle and noticed the sky was no longer blue, but, black and bruised, coming our way and ready to spray us mightily....which it did 5 minutes from the car.....soaked!!!
Epic day - it was....so much so someone snored in the car on the way home !!!
but...first things first....
Missile and Weasel were the riders,
Start point: Bex Train station: 7:39
Distance: No idea...
Time: All day...
Ride Report
Missile brought a gun to a sword fight and weasel brought a club!!
...Needless to say, some things went better than others...
The Arsenal
The Gun: Santa Cruz Tall Boy from "last week"...
The Club: Iron Horse something or other from last century...
The Early Call
Weasel arrives at 06:10 - load the bikes...off
(He wanted to take the Honda Jazz but " ze german power vun ze day..."
The Train Ride #1
....missile still not understanding what Weasel was saying about the second stage....despite having all the information in form of an SMS (unread) from the previous night.
The NOT train Ride #2 (EPIC FAIL #1)
DOH: no train up to Bretaye....it leaves in an HOUR!!! Weasels information finally sinks in....
We got up an hour too early. Epic Fail. Weasel makes it known that he could have slept for one more hour. He says this numerous times. -1 Missile
20%
500 m @ 20% gradient at least - we arrive before the train....
Not to GPS
Somehow the electricity in Borex didnt make its way into the capacitor doohicky in my GPS.
Fortunately I have a (mostly) good memory - 0.5 missile
OTB On Film (EPIC Fail #2)
GoPro will reveal an epic fail of the Noob proportions....roots cause a spill which...causes Missiles "remote hydraulic actuated fork lockout" to 'Fail' leaving the fork in Locked mode...scheisse. -1 Missile
Intersport Diablerets (EPIC Win!!)
Unvelievably enough we managed to get a broken hydraulic hose, cut, refittted and re-bled by the 'one eyed mechanic' (I kid you not...) and we were sort of on our way....
One Eyed Mapper
We got a "tuyau" from the one eyed mechanic of some fun trails over in Villars..."Backside Bretaye"
as we were behing schedule we decided to adapt our itinerary to do the backside...
2 Ups - 2 Downs - Swiss Postal Service
Up Col du pillon twice by bus and down twice...."roots r us" was the name of the game. No OTB's. One bushwhack by Weasel.
Shouldnt that be 'tight'
Weasel finally notices that his wheel is completely 'désaxé' having ridden 150m vertical with the left hand side rear axle 'popped'....no comment....-0.5 Weasel
Backside Bretaye #1
Postal bus up to Col de La Croix...over to Bretaye and UPPPPP to Roc D'orsay.
Down the ski slope on Aigle side....(Epic fail Missile for not following the map = up about 50m) -0,5 missile
Backside Bretaye # 2 Dont fall left/right/forwards/backwards. (EPIC NEW TRAIL ALERT)
The remaining part of the ride was 'decouverte' thanks to "one eye" who had traced a perfect ride for us. For those without vertigo and with serious steepness capabilities the first part is for you. Weasel rode all but the most 'challenging' noting on one occaision that a 'gap jump' could be installed. +0.5 Weasel
Backside Bretaye # 3 Back To Nature (EPIC NEW TRAIL ALERT)
The rest of the ride was sweeet single track all the way down to Aigle with some of the most "ludique" trails in the area. Finished off woth a series of great singletrack switchbacks.
Call for the trail route!!!
Mordor Is Coming
We came out of the woods at Aigle and noticed the sky was no longer blue, but, black and bruised, coming our way and ready to spray us mightily....which it did 5 minutes from the car.....soaked!!!
Epic day - it was....so much so someone snored in the car on the way home !!!
Thursday, 27 March 2014
New Year Kick Off - 30 March Chez Missile
Ride on Sunday from my place 11:00 am start
We start with a bang....Camel Trophy-ish...
First Ride Points available...
So...who's 'in' ?
We start with a bang....Camel Trophy-ish...
First Ride Points available...
So...who's 'in' ?
Thursday, 28 November 2013
Les bons comptes font les bons amis
Guys,
I did collect the money for paying the bill at the fondue, but it seems not everyone gave the 10CHF to Simon that he suggested as a contribution to the end of the season festivities (beers, spaghettis, etc).
Our dear ref should not have to carry the cost of all the rewards, so for those who forgot, make sure send your contribution to Simon.
Thanks Jo's
I did collect the money for paying the bill at the fondue, but it seems not everyone gave the 10CHF to Simon that he suggested as a contribution to the end of the season festivities (beers, spaghettis, etc).
Our dear ref should not have to carry the cost of all the rewards, so for those who forgot, make sure send your contribution to Simon.
Thanks Jo's
Wednesday, 15 May 2013
Wednesday, 8 May 2013
A fond les manettes - Lausanne Style!!
Missile & Beau Jo Lais (Hosting...)
35 km, approx 300 m climbing, 2 hrs = warp Speed in the Venoge.
Some rode in Le Salève - others rode on fast single track.
We couldn't make it so we made our own party - other Lausannois were invited so I count it as an "alternative" Tuesday ride!
Superfasttwistyturnyendlesssingletrackwithmanyoptionstofallinorrunintoatree.
Brief interlude at Vufflens le Chateau, then more of the same-Beer-SteakTartare.
A fine evening!!
With an extra 0.5 for hosting a post beer ride !! Merci beau Jo Lais.
35 km, approx 300 m climbing, 2 hrs = warp Speed in the Venoge.
Some rode in Le Salève - others rode on fast single track.
We couldn't make it so we made our own party - other Lausannois were invited so I count it as an "alternative" Tuesday ride!
Superfasttwistyturnyendlesssingletrackwithmanyoptionstofallinorrunintoatree.
Brief interlude at Vufflens le Chateau, then more of the same-Beer-SteakTartare.
A fine evening!!
With an extra 0.5 for hosting a post beer ride !! Merci beau Jo Lais.
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
American Crappic
Distance: 36 km
Up: 1,100
Time: +-3 hrs
Riders: Labrico, Jabest, Missile, Boum Boum, Nascar, Balls :1 point each
Ride and Eats Hosting: 1 + 1 points to Labrico
Awards:
The "I am going to OTB on every ride" award: Jabeast +0.5
The False Accusation award: Labrico -0.5 for accusing Shimano brakes of failing when everyone knows they don't !!!
The "American Crappic" Award: -0.5 to Labrico for major failure of his American Classic front wheel bearings....
The Big Balls reward: Ja beast +0.5 for talling Labrico "You're braking too much on the downhills...."
The "Culoté" Award: Jabeast -0.5 for being cheeky
The "Wheel Man" Award: Nascar for mechanical assistance to autrui....
The "Rocket Junior " Award: Jabeast for being in front or his dad for quite some of the ride, riding up stuff dad didn't make and lasting the full 3 hours...." +1
Misc.
New bike points from a while back...: Nascar +2
Up: 1,100
Time: +-3 hrs
Riders: Labrico, Jabest, Missile, Boum Boum, Nascar, Balls :1 point each
Ride and Eats Hosting: 1 + 1 points to Labrico
Awards:
The "I am going to OTB on every ride" award: Jabeast +0.5
The False Accusation award: Labrico -0.5 for accusing Shimano brakes of failing when everyone knows they don't !!!
The "American Crappic" Award: -0.5 to Labrico for major failure of his American Classic front wheel bearings....
The Big Balls reward: Ja beast +0.5 for talling Labrico "You're braking too much on the downhills...."
The "Culoté" Award: Jabeast -0.5 for being cheeky
The "Wheel Man" Award: Nascar for mechanical assistance to autrui....
The "Rocket Junior " Award: Jabeast for being in front or his dad for quite some of the ride, riding up stuff dad didn't make and lasting the full 3 hours...." +1
Misc.
New bike points from a while back...: Nascar +2
Friday, 12 April 2013
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
Ready, Set........GO!!! First Ride 2013 - April 2'nd!!!
The time it has come, to kick off your skis,
to put them away and relieve your knees,
of those big mogul fields that still like to tease,
you to think you still can after so many years!
For those that don't ski, except through the telly,
get off your ass, get rid of that belly
and yes, your legs will soon feel like jelly
"screw you the missile" I know that you tell me
But just get your "big" wheels down off the shelf,
and if you don't have them, just tell your self
or your wife or your other; you know how to sell,
that your gear is quite old, a new one 'd be swell !!
So, anyway, where am I going with this ?
Its time to get going, there's not one day to miss!
And certainly not, the first one. Would you 'diss??
Lets catch up and ride with our friends. Ah... what bliss!
Time: 18:30
Where: Stand de Tir de St. George
What: Bords du Rhone
Dinner: CHARBONNADE!!!
2'nd April Bithday Boy: Scrana!!
And p.s......
to put them away and relieve your knees,
of those big mogul fields that still like to tease,
you to think you still can after so many years!
For those that don't ski, except through the telly,
get off your ass, get rid of that belly
and yes, your legs will soon feel like jelly
"screw you the missile" I know that you tell me
But just get your "big" wheels down off the shelf,
and if you don't have them, just tell your self
or your wife or your other; you know how to sell,
that your gear is quite old, a new one 'd be swell !!
So, anyway, where am I going with this ?
Its time to get going, there's not one day to miss!
And certainly not, the first one. Would you 'diss??
Lets catch up and ride with our friends. Ah... what bliss!
Time: 18:30
Where: Stand de Tir de St. George
What: Bords du Rhone
Dinner: CHARBONNADE!!!
2'nd April Bithday Boy: Scrana!!
And p.s......
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
Fondoo Run - Ride Report
Who: Toothless Joe, Missile, Limoncello, Labrico, Tanya, Balls, Nicolas,
What: Fondoo Eating & some riding
Distance: 35km
Up: 410m
Down: 1111m (no joke!!)
Hosting: Missile +1
Notable Events
OTB for Toothless Joe +0.5
The "Straight Faced" Award +5 points to toothless Joe for the best joke of the season!! Ask one of us...
The keeping a secret award 0.25 to limoncello for knowing and not telling!!
The 'too much fondoo' award - Missile -0.5 (otherwise known as the 'not enough bread award')
The not enough forks award - Missile -0.25 for not enough forks
The Spork Award - for sporking..... Tanya +0.25
The Tooth Picking up award - Tanya for ensuring toothless' post fall ok-ness +0.5
....late reporting award....-0.5 to Missile (warning to others!!!:-)
What: Fondoo Eating & some riding
Distance: 35km
Up: 410m
Down: 1111m (no joke!!)
Hosting: Missile +1
Notable Events
OTB for Toothless Joe +0.5
The "Straight Faced" Award +5 points to toothless Joe for the best joke of the season!! Ask one of us...
The keeping a secret award 0.25 to limoncello for knowing and not telling!!
The 'too much fondoo' award - Missile -0.5 (otherwise known as the 'not enough bread award')
The not enough forks award - Missile -0.25 for not enough forks
The Spork Award - for sporking..... Tanya +0.25
The Tooth Picking up award - Tanya for ensuring toothless' post fall ok-ness +0.5
....late reporting award....-0.5 to Missile (warning to others!!!:-)
Epic Ride Report
Heros: Missile, Alpine, BeauJoLais
Distance: 77km
Elevation Pedalled: 1950m
Elevation Total: 2450m
Hours on the Bike: 5:59minutes
Bars Eaten: countless
Mud Transported: kilos
Descents Done in the near dark - 10km worth
Route
Bretaye-Col De LA Croix-Diablerets-Isenau-Col Des Anderets-Arnensee-Feutersouey-Gsteig-Col Du Pillon-Diablerets-Col de la croix-Bretaye par lac Chamosson-Villars-Mines De Sel-Bex
Host Points - Missile +1
OTB's - 1/2 for Alpine +0.25 pnts
Alpine monster climb mostly cycled all the way by Alpine and BeauJo Lais + 1pt
Walking Dead Award - Missile for walking most of it.. -1 point
Bonks - 1 each at varying times - no score
Mechanicals - chain issues for Missile and Alpine -0.25 each
Flats - Beau Jo Lais 1 flat = -0.5
The 'coronado' award - Beaujolais for having his brake set-up like a migros bike -0.5
The 'mr fixit award' - Alpine for helping un-coronado BJL's bike +0.25
That's about it - just an amazing day out having fun for countless hours.
Distance: 77km
Elevation Pedalled: 1950m
Elevation Total: 2450m
Hours on the Bike: 5:59minutes
Bars Eaten: countless
Mud Transported: kilos
Descents Done in the near dark - 10km worth
Route
Bretaye-Col De LA Croix-Diablerets-Isenau-Col Des Anderets-Arnensee-Feutersouey-Gsteig-Col Du Pillon-Diablerets-Col de la croix-Bretaye par lac Chamosson-Villars-Mines De Sel-Bex
Host Points - Missile +1
OTB's - 1/2 for Alpine +0.25 pnts
Alpine monster climb mostly cycled all the way by Alpine and BeauJo Lais + 1pt
Walking Dead Award - Missile for walking most of it.. -1 point
Bonks - 1 each at varying times - no score
Mechanicals - chain issues for Missile and Alpine -0.25 each
Flats - Beau Jo Lais 1 flat = -0.5
The 'coronado' award - Beaujolais for having his brake set-up like a migros bike -0.5
The 'mr fixit award' - Alpine for helping un-coronado BJL's bike +0.25
That's about it - just an amazing day out having fun for countless hours.
Thursday, 6 September 2012
The "discover Romans area food" ride report
The "discover Romans area food" ride report (Romans is our home town and food and wine came from the region).
Riders (12): Papy, Balls, Tanya, Beau-Jo-Lais, Nascar, Number5, Weasel, Labrico, Newbees Dion and Nicolas, Limoncello, and Missile as "I am a poor lonesome rider"
Dinner attendance: all riders but Tanya who couldn't make it, plus Christèle and Thomas.
Ride details: Thanks to Labrico's estimate (his GPS record includes the Le Coin-Veyrier trip), we biked for about 1h45, 25 kms, and with 560m elevation on the Petit Salève.
Riders (12): Papy, Balls, Tanya, Beau-Jo-Lais, Nascar, Number5, Weasel, Labrico, Newbees Dion and Nicolas, Limoncello, and Missile as "I am a poor lonesome rider"
Dinner attendance: all riders but Tanya who couldn't make it, plus Christèle and Thomas.
Ride details: Thanks to Labrico's estimate (his GPS record includes the Le Coin-Veyrier trip), we biked for about 1h45, 25 kms, and with 560m elevation on the Petit Salève.
Highlights:
Pretty nice ride along the arve river before we hit the Petit-Salève. Usual good downhill. The place to ride in the Geneva area
Quite a big group: 11 riders + 1 another one chasing or preceeding the group, or may be he got lost along the arve river and never found the Salève, who knows.
Despite the size of the group, departure almost on time.
Quote of the day: "Regardes pas en bas" (Papy) to Nicolas as we were about to cross the west side of the mountain.
Mechanical: broken chain (Nicolas), worn out break pads (Tanya)
OTB: Balls, ending up with no arm but a broken rear brake handle (riding a trotinette, I can't tease you on getting a real bike, but others will I guess)
OTB with style: Labrico (see below)
Dinner: caillettes + saucisses d'herbe + saucisses de viande + ravioles + Côtes du Rhône (all from hometown area), followed by homemade apple/apricot pie and the famous homemade limoncello.
The "bucheron" award: Labrico, trying to clear up the trail "head first" from a low hanging branch (diameter about 12-15 cm, get BoumBoum to saw it instead). Landing in the only muddy patch of the ride. Well done Claude!
Pretty nice ride along the arve river before we hit the Petit-Salève. Usual good downhill. The place to ride in the Geneva area
Quite a big group: 11 riders + 1 another one chasing or preceeding the group, or may be he got lost along the arve river and never found the Salève, who knows.
Despite the size of the group, departure almost on time.
Quote of the day: "Regardes pas en bas" (Papy) to Nicolas as we were about to cross the west side of the mountain.
Mechanical: broken chain (Nicolas), worn out break pads (Tanya)
OTB: Balls, ending up with no arm but a broken rear brake handle (riding a trotinette, I can't tease you on getting a real bike, but others will I guess)
OTB with style: Labrico (see below)
Dinner: caillettes + saucisses d'herbe + saucisses de viande + ravioles + Côtes du Rhône (all from hometown area), followed by homemade apple/apricot pie and the famous homemade limoncello.
The "bucheron" award: Labrico, trying to clear up the trail "head first" from a low hanging branch (diameter about 12-15 cm, get BoumBoum to saw it instead). Landing in the only muddy patch of the ride. Well done Claude!
The "brocanteur" award: Nicolas, for coming back with his old and dusty Decathlon bike without even putting some oil on the chain after 2 years or so of no use.
The "lack of planning" award: all riders with no lights. Guys, we are in September, must be part of the standard package now!
The "more beer for me please" award: Missile; for being home at 8h30 well ahead of the others
The "detox riders" award: Beau-Jo-Laid, Missile and Dion, for a good ride after dinner to get the fluid cleaned up.
The "I'll be back award": Number 5, for escaping the flat Peoria area for some good uphill
The "don't drink all my limoncello" award: Thomas, who had planned to drink it with his university mates. Too bad Son!
The "decibel" awards: Balls (1st) and Missile (2nd): prices given by Tiphaine, who was trying to sleep upstairs prior to her first day back to school
The "I am so lucky to be Limoncello's wife" award: Christèle, for "helping" me out to feed the team ... she basically did most of it, thanks Honey!
Points Points Points:
- All riders: 1 point for attendance
- Missile: 0.5 point, knowing he could not make it on time, but still showing up and trying to catch up chasing the group
- Limoncello: 2 points for organizing and hosting
- Extra points related to attendance???
- Balls and Labrico: 1 point for OTB
- Labrico: 0.5 point: no blood, but nice try!
- Nicolas: -0.5 point for lack of care on his so-called bike (il y a des soldes à Véloland!!)
- Dion: 0.5 point for mechanical assistance to Nicolas (chain link)
- Labrico: 0.5 point for break pad check-up on Tanya's bike
Any other suggestion ... shout!
Thanks to all for a great ride and evening,
Christophe and family
Labrico demonstrating his mechanical skills, prior to demonstrating his "flying skills"
You boys will you bring your lights!
Will you stop talking and poor the juice in MY glass please .... Hum, I love this!
CHEERS !!!
Sunday, 15 July 2012
La Menoge
Imagine the scene...a bronzéd Papy intends to ride with us....but seeing the weather decides... to.........bail!!! -2 Points!!!
Riders: Missile, Labrico Boum Boum
Distance:73 km
Climbing: 870 - 300 !! (see below)
Incidents:
Labrico arrives....not on time... -0.25
Missile thinks he has two left hands....
Boum Boum lends pair of gloves +.025
Missile thinks he can get round without drinking....
Boum lends Missile 2 gourdes....+.25*2
Labrico buries himself in a ditch with a soleil included +0.5
Labrico makes Missile chuckle, He says: I bunny hopped and it took a while to land....(in the ditch)
Labrico flats -0.5
Labrico has no f-ing tube......-0.5
Missile and Boum Boum share mechanic duty +0.25 each
Papy shows his remorse and shows up on his scooter !!
Papy is wearing, 'sandals ??' (See photos)
Papy tows us up the Col De Cou: +3 (one for each bon-homme)
Missile sliiiiiiiiides to a stop on one knee.
Missile Labrico and Boum Boum thread their way through various mudholes, greasy branches, stream crossings, logs, stones, back yards and fields....
Boum Boum makes pasta + provides Schneider-Weisse!!! +0.5 extra on the hosting points
Niiiiice
See you all in Zermatt as I doubt I will be riding this week - Paleo tickets.
Riders: Missile, Labrico Boum Boum
Distance:73 km
Climbing: 870 - 300 !! (see below)
Incidents:
Labrico arrives....not on time... -0.25
Missile thinks he has two left hands....
Boum Boum lends pair of gloves +.025
Missile thinks he can get round without drinking....
Boum lends Missile 2 gourdes....+.25*2
Labrico buries himself in a ditch with a soleil included +0.5
Labrico makes Missile chuckle, He says: I bunny hopped and it took a while to land....(in the ditch)
Labrico flats -0.5
Labrico has no f-ing tube......-0.5
Missile and Boum Boum share mechanic duty +0.25 each
Papy shows his remorse and shows up on his scooter !!
Papy is wearing, 'sandals ??' (See photos)
Papy tows us up the Col De Cou: +3 (one for each bon-homme)
Missile sliiiiiiiiides to a stop on one knee.
Missile Labrico and Boum Boum thread their way through various mudholes, greasy branches, stream crossings, logs, stones, back yards and fields....
Boum Boum makes pasta + provides Schneider-Weisse!!! +0.5 extra on the hosting points
Niiiiice
See you all in Zermatt as I doubt I will be riding this week - Paleo tickets.
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
Gorges De L'Orbe
Distance: +-30km
Up: 700m
Where: Orbe - Le Days - Vaulion - Nozon - Pampoples - Orbe
Riders: Missile & BeauJoLais
Rain: None !!!
Tunnels: 4
Chauffeuring: 1 x 6km
Single Track: Plenty
Bird bath washes: 2 dirty bikers
Bike Pushing: A bit (that pesky 1x9er is a sometimes a challenge to ride.....!)
Scared Lambs: 1000 lamb chops
Burnt Smells: 1 x beaujolais molet
Monaco: 0.75 litres!! (not me)
Fondoo Chinoise: 500g
Smiles: 2 ear-to-ear
Pointage:
Missile ZERO (no points for the leader for a 2 man ride!!)
Beau Jo Lais: +1
The "Chauffeur in a Renault???!!" Award : +1 to Beaujolais for having pre-positioned the return ride 5 metres from the end of the fabulous single track du nozon!!
Up: 700m
Where: Orbe - Le Days - Vaulion - Nozon - Pampoples - Orbe
Riders: Missile & BeauJoLais
Rain: None !!!
Tunnels: 4
Chauffeuring: 1 x 6km
Single Track: Plenty
Bird bath washes: 2 dirty bikers
Bike Pushing: A bit (that pesky 1x9er is a sometimes a challenge to ride.....!)
Scared Lambs: 1000 lamb chops
Burnt Smells: 1 x beaujolais molet
Monaco: 0.75 litres!! (not me)
Fondoo Chinoise: 500g
Smiles: 2 ear-to-ear
Pointage:
Missile ZERO (no points for the leader for a 2 man ride!!)
Beau Jo Lais: +1
The "Chauffeur in a Renault???!!" Award : +1 to Beaujolais for having pre-positioned the return ride 5 metres from the end of the fabulous single track du nozon!!
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