75km, 3hrs riding. Papy is looking strong!!! I am recovering, back is feeling good. ;)))
The Swiss bull!!!
River rafting down the Arve!!! ;)))
Sunday, 31 May 2015
Papy's (God's) country ride
So, Papy decided he wanted to do some spinning around the Canton this morning. He took me on a great ride, showing me all corners of Geneva, Seymaz river, Perly, Arve river, Troinex, etc etc. We even git time to enjoy some apple pie, coke, and Mergeux sausage hotdog, in that order.
Thursday, 28 May 2015
Sharing yesterday's gorgeous views from paradise where we ride !
Tuesday, 26 May 2015
OMAR NE M'A PAS TUÉ.....MAIS PAPY/OLD JO L'A FAIT !!!
Limoncello has proven "vaillance" during our Sunday ride that ended with 75.4 km on the counter, (80km for Limoncello - home coming/going to Choulex) a steady 5.05 hrs pedaling and 667m climb. Rivers banks of Seymaz, Arve, Aïre on the menu, topped by Petit Salève, almost all borders of the canton were visited...Ladies called to know whether we were still alive...Lisa's "Super Bock" supply brought back smiles.
I cannot resist that picture taken after the ride..someone in hamac...le repos du guerrier !!
No points claimed ; - ))
I cannot resist that picture taken after the ride..someone in hamac...le repos du guerrier !!
No points claimed ; - ))
Saturday, 23 May 2015
Lundi de Pentecôte 25 May
Who is in for an outing next Monday? Veyrier douane at 10am. Weather: sunny, then cloudy, some showers, probably on the Jura ;-)
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
Ride report: The Balls_Less ride
Riders: Labrico, Papy, Limoncello
Ride stats: 28 km, 494m up, 2h11 on the saddle
That was a back-up ride since poor Marcel is suffering from the back (see his ride attempt post)
Labrico started from the BMX track in stade du bout du monde, and was joined by Papy and Limoncello at the Migros Etrembières.
Dynamic and uninterrupted ascent of the Petit Salève, although we decided to start our way back slightly before the top for Labrico to be on time for Mathis, and we were indeed right on time.
Papy and Limoncello rode back to Chene-Bourg for a well deserved (and very good) pizza, before heading home.
Highlights:
- Papy in an artistic figure while hesitating between two technics on how to manage a technical passage. Kind of a slow motion of an OTB, but still ending on his two feet
- Limoncello being trapped in the net by the paint ball area, Papy patiently waiting behind for this to happen as he had noticed the flying net due to the wind
- Mathis proudly wearing his Cat MTB Tshirt (the 2012 edition???) which use to be too large and is now perfect size for him. This boy has changed / grown up big time lately.
- Very nice colors on the Salève with the sunset
Points:
- Point for all riders
- Point for Limoncello for organizing last minute
- Point for Mathis for wearing his Cat MTB shirt at the BMX track
Thanks Joes, it was a cool ride and evening
Ride stats: 28 km, 494m up, 2h11 on the saddle
That was a back-up ride since poor Marcel is suffering from the back (see his ride attempt post)
Labrico started from the BMX track in stade du bout du monde, and was joined by Papy and Limoncello at the Migros Etrembières.
Dynamic and uninterrupted ascent of the Petit Salève, although we decided to start our way back slightly before the top for Labrico to be on time for Mathis, and we were indeed right on time.
Papy and Limoncello rode back to Chene-Bourg for a well deserved (and very good) pizza, before heading home.
Highlights:
- Papy in an artistic figure while hesitating between two technics on how to manage a technical passage. Kind of a slow motion of an OTB, but still ending on his two feet
- Limoncello being trapped in the net by the paint ball area, Papy patiently waiting behind for this to happen as he had noticed the flying net due to the wind
- Mathis proudly wearing his Cat MTB Tshirt (the 2012 edition???) which use to be too large and is now perfect size for him. This boy has changed / grown up big time lately.
- Very nice colors on the Salève with the sunset
Points:
- Point for all riders
- Point for Limoncello for organizing last minute
- Point for Mathis for wearing his Cat MTB shirt at the BMX track
Thanks Joes, it was a cool ride and evening
Tuesday, 19 May 2015
La Venoge- this evening ride
on va rouler ce soir, Venoge aller retour ou retour Mebres. Rendez-vous à 18:30 au pont sur la Venoge, route cantonale ou départ plage preverenges a 18:20.
a+,
alpine
Monday, 18 May 2015
The Unexpected perfect ride
Finally after years by trying to convince CAT Mtbers to ride in my playground next to Ovronnaz, it finally happened. Thanks Alpine for joining and whatsap to make it happened. Alone I would't have ridden so far and experienced one of my best ride in early season.
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Climbing was not to painful at beginning, but over 2k, snow started to be quite abundant and obliged us to hiker bike, especially on snow...
Great moment when we finally arrived on top, Alpine the warrior on the Col de Forcle, behind Col Fenestral
Great moment when we finally arrived on top, Alpine the warrior on the Col de Forcle, behind Col Fenestral
Unfortunately, we missed to take the go pro, as we rode unbelievably and magic canyon on snow which was naturally compact and perfectly smooth. Finally we ended on the Chiboz - Beudon steep trail.
Although it was an unforgettable ride, the moralist alias Apline was again not really happy to see the butcher alias Weasel riding on his unbreakable wreck with an ugly riding style "passe par-tout" "clip less" "a l'arrache" "+ sensored critics". This time I promise, this may be my last ride with this old fashioned heavy mini bike... sad story, my personal urban style will miss you for sure!!!
Ride dirty, ride in the Alps!
Ride dirty, ride in the Alps!
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
Thursday, 14 May 2015
Tues 19 May: Balls re-try ride
Hey All, let me re-try the ride we attempted a few weeks ago in the Grand Bois (and got lost). I'll try map it out so we don't have any "Deliverance" moments... Let me know who's IN!!! ;)))
Starting point: my place
791b chemin du Pont de Crevy
Veigy-Foncenex
74140
France
Bums on saddles 18:30
Be there or be square!!! ;)))
Monday, 11 May 2015
Sunday, 10 May 2015
Tuesday Ride, May 12 - Petit Salève
Meeting point and start time: Stade du bout du monde, 18:00 - corrected to 18:15
Dine: @ Seyvet
Let me know ASAP for catering purpose
Track to hit the bottom of Petit Salève from the bout du monde is good and dry. However, the single in the woods by the river bed (in Gaillard, before arriving to Migros Etrembières) is very wet and seems to have been quite damaged: fallen trees, sand, and so much …. plastic everywhere :-(
See you guys on Tuesday
Dine: @ Seyvet
Let me know ASAP for catering purpose
Track to hit the bottom of Petit Salève from the bout du monde is good and dry. However, the single in the woods by the river bed (in Gaillard, before arriving to Migros Etrembières) is very wet and seems to have been quite damaged: fallen trees, sand, and so much …. plastic everywhere :-(
See you guys on Tuesday
Monday, 4 May 2015
Swap Tues ride for Thurs ride: 7 May 2015
As no one has stepped up to host tomorrow's ride yet, and it's already Monday evening, and the weather for tomorrow doesn't look good... I propose to host this week's ride on Thurs evening, 7 May, bums on saddles at 18:30 at my place: 791b chemin du Pont de Crevy, Veigy-Foncenex, 74140, France.
I'll see what looks dryest and where best to ride. Bring lights, bikes in order, strong legs and good humour!!!
Let me know how many of you can make it for catering purposes.
Merci,
Balls
A taste of things to come......
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