Ride: Tues 2nd August

For any Dogs and / or Cats in the Geneva area, I propose a ride tonight. 

I have found a few new tracks and will string them together to make a beautiful ride, ending in Hermance where we can have a sumptuous pizza after a good outting. 

Who's in?

I'm on holiday, so timing is flexible. 

Let me know. 

JB

Tuesday ride - 19 july - Vallée de Joux - Cancelled (lack of chickens!)

Hi guys,

How are you?
I propose you a ride next Tuesday on my new riding area: Vallée de Joux.

When: Tuesday 19 July
Time: 18.30
Location: Les Charbonnieres, church parking (easy to find)
Dinner: At home

I hope it will be ok for you but perhaps every body is in vacation?

Beau-Joe-Laid

Ride Thurs 7th July: Ballaison & Grand Bois

Hey Boys & Girls (you know who you are)... ;)))

I propose a ride on the far side for Thurs this week!
Who dares... wins!!!
The weather looks extra good this week.
The sun and heat should dry out the tracks nicley for us.
I propose we revisit the Ballaison hills.
I wanna show you all the single track on the other side.
Then we attack the Grand Bois (scary woods) on the way around.
We then finish it all off with a great pizza at Lucania!!!

Where: start at my place
When: 18:30 bums on saddles
Be there or be SQUARE!!!
How about it? Who's IN???
Let me know.
JB

Pass'Portes du Soleil 2016

Hello Dogs & Cats,

Last time there were 3 of us, this year there are 4 intrepid riders that are going to attack the trails in the Haute Savoie mountains tomorrow:

Old Jo

The Missile

Limoncello 

Jo Balls

I'm gonna try not to hit the dirt too many times this edition... ;)))

Enjoy rolling wherever you find yourselves this weekend. 

A plus,

JB

Ride Tues 14 June

Ok, this is getting ridiculous!!!

Let's get out there already!!!

Yes, the weather isn't looking good, but when have we let that stop us?!? Or are we getting soft?!?!

I propose a ride from my place tomorrow eve. We stick mainly to the roads, I tried the forest over the weekend, but too muddy and wet to be any fun. 

Tour of Ballaison and Yvoire. 

Where: my place

When: 18:30 bums on seats

Dinner: quick pizza at Lucania in Hermance. ;)))

Be there or be square!!!

Let me know. 

JB

Ride: Thurs 9 June

Hey Dogs & Cats, we seem to have been a little slack this season so far... let's get our asses into gear, and onto those saddles...

I propose a ride up to Ballaison, down some sweet single track, and then back through the Grand Bois, also cool single track, to my place for dinner. 

Who's in???

Start: my place

Time: 18:30 bums on saddles

Where: scary (for Limoncello) woods

Bring: light, just in case

Let's do this already!!!!!

Ride: Wed, 1 June 2016

With it being so wet lately, how about we just get out there and ride some road?

OldJo has his GreenGoblin in for repairs, so he'll be on his street-bike. 

Let's spin through some country roads, catch up and have some fun. 

What: The Roadie Ride

Meet: on edge of Jussy woods

When: 18:30

Bring: Lights (just in case)

Let me know if you're in. 

JB

Ride Tues 31 May

Hey boys and girls, is there anything planned for Tues next week?

I see the weather doesn't look great. :(((

Any ideas?

JB

Ride: Thurs 5 May - Saleve

Hey Dogs and Cats,
With some more time on our hands tomorrow, Ascension Thurs, let's ride the Saleve!
Where: meet at telepherique at bottom of Saleve
When: 13:00 sharp
Bring: strong legs and good humour
Look forward to seeing you there!!!
JB

Bords du Rhône, April 19 2016

This is the traditional ride to open the season, although a little later. 37km and 2h15 ride time is quite a long version of this year. +500m is moderate.

Seven riders :

 Missile

 Balls 

 Papy

Labrico

 Boumboum

Limoncello

and Husky

one river to ride along (Le Rhône) :

and two rivers to cross, one with a bridge :

and one with no bridge, although someone is cheating :

Some noteworthy new bikes : Boumboum's Van Nicholas & Husky's Rocky Mountain. Worth points.

Finally, the classic charbonnade at the Taverne du Valais :

And Ball's doggy idea: nominate a dog for every dog rider !

Please advice required points.

Easy ride Sat?

Guys, this summer you may have difficulties chasing a weasel in the mountains around. I'll have my operation for a broken ACL this Monday May 2nd and don't expect to ride for some months.

This Saturday, the meteo look not to bad the morning, if anyone interested for a small to medium and enjoyable ride let me know. Will be in for the petit Salève or a tour from this mountain at a normal rhythm. Can also move to Jura, but I'm affraid there still lots of snow up there...

One less dog ;-)

Creat GPX Files from Google Maps

Here you can create a GPX file from any route your create on google maps.

1.  Create your route on google maps
2.  Copy the URL of the route
3.  Navigate to this website: http://www.gpsvisualizer.com
4.  Paste the URL your just copied into the box after "Or provide the URL of a file on the Web:__________________________ (Pic 1)
5. Hit the green Convert button (Pic 1)
6. Download 

Pic 1

Pic 2

Tuesday 19 April 18:00 Bords du Rhône

THE traditional ride. Bring lights and mudguards.

See you at the Stand de Saint-Georges and then at the Taverne du Valais in Aïre.

Let it be known (qu'on se le dise)...

OSM Map Installation - Mac - Garmin Basecamp

OSM map installation - Mac - Garmin Basecamp

For MAC Users: The below instructions allows you to easily create custom OSM maps and use them in basecamp and on your GPS. You will need to install:

-     Map/Track Manager: Garmin Basecamp

-     Map installer:JaVaWa  (download at http://www.javawa.nl/gmtk_en.html)

Instructions

1) Choose "routable cycle map" file from garmin.openstreetmap.nl 

2) Select the segments / country / region / you want

             The most useful and smallest file is to select the exact segments you want manually

3) Send your request & wait for the email (it may take a day, sometimes less)

4) Download the file via the link in the email you receive

               Choose the MAC file: "openfietsmap_lite_macosx.zip"

5) Extract the ZIP: you will get a file called "Openfietsmap Lite.gmap"

6) Create a folder called "New Map"  (Can be anywhere - you can delete afterwards)

9) Copy the "Openfietsmap Lite.gmap" file into this new folder.

10) Edit the name of the folder from "New Map" to the EXACT name of the file just extracted and add .GMAPI extension

               Filename will be: "Openfietsmap Lite.gmapi"    (You MUST include the .)

               This will change the file/folder type - confirm YES

11) Open JaVaWa program to install the OSM in basecamp

              Open the EXTRAS menu: Choose "install gmapi/gmap map"

              Navigate to the using the openfietsmap Lite.gmapi" folder you just created

              Click "Open"

              NB: OSM Basecamp maps are created in folder: user:yourname:library:application support:Garmin:Maps

12) In JaVaWa open "Extras" menu choose "Change Map Name And ID" (default is openfietsmap!!! which wont help you much)

                Change family ID: (if necessary) to any number not already used by another map

                Change "name on computer" (the name displayed in basecamp)

                Change "name on device" (the name displayed on your GPS - keep it short)

                Change "folder name" keeping the .gmapi extension (the name displayed in map folder on your mac)

13) Click "Modify" & Exit JaVaWa

14) (re)Open Basecamp: your file is now listed in the Basecamp map list with name you just entered.

15) You can delete your working files/folders you just created in steps 4) to 10) to free up space.

The Freezer - Ride Report of Thursday 7 April

Missile...Labrico....Boum Boum....

Long story short....
....missile wraps up with a few more layers than initially planned on the very good advice of both boomboom and labrico.... Missile leaves his garage to start the ride only to return 30 seconds later for "more air"....missile sets off (apparently) in a hurry to get the ride started....missile legs feeling good, they havent turned on a bike since september 2015!!!....missile takes his friends through the woods near crans....into crans....down the steps....through the stream....etc. etc. all is well until it starts to go 'up'.... Missile realises that his september legs are 'rather tired'!!. Anyway....we press on....toblerones rushing by at great speed....(or not)....labrico shows off his acceleration machine on the ups....missile decided his toes are decidedly cold....labrico gets a flat....PAN!!!...fock....missile helps in wieghtlifting labricos bike into position for a wheel removal....boom boom starts filming for CNN...FINALLY....labricos wheel is pumped up again...missile has been caught swearing on tape...who would think....and it gets colder....

....so we arrive at home...hot showers being planned....but....NOOOO. Theres no hotwater....kids+wife+missile+cleaning lady+mrsjason...= fuckallhotwaterleftforapostmtbshower!!
Labrico decides he'll go anyway...missile thinks 'onestpasdepedes' and also goes for a cold shower....BAD move....shivering like never in his life....fock it was cold....

p'tie arvine/chilean red/pasta/red sauce/chees was consumed....boomboom was a bottomlesspit 'denouveau'!!!

Stats....updated later....

showing up points: 1 point each
host points: missile 1 for ride 1 for eats
flats: -0.5 labrico
filmography: +0.5 boomboom
freezower: -1 missile

Grand Bois ride report

3 intrepid riders got on their bikes and went for a ride...
Into the "Big Forest" they went...
Mostly dry was the track...
Although, OldJo and Limoncello mostly looking for snacks...
(Here they are looking at the menu: Chateau de Chilly)

"Ride on" I said, "follow me into the woods" I insisted...
Eventually we got back on track...
Fun was had, nothing bad (no technicals, thrills or spills)...
All enjoying the start of a new season... very pleasing...
Yes, quite the poet, and I know it...

Then pizza we ate, until very late!

Here are the ride stats...
Distance covered: 35 kms (OldJo a little more as he had to get his ass in gear)
Ride time: 2 hrs
Elevation gain: 152m (OldJo insisted we keep it FLAT) ;)))
Points awarded:
1 for each OldJo, Limoncello & Balls for ride
1 for Balls for hosting
1/2 for Limoncello for keeping up (only Cat in the group)
1/2 for OldJo for first ride AS A DOG!!!

YEEEHHHHAAAA - the season has begun!!!!! ;)))))))))
More, more, more!!!!!

The Petit-Salève On The Rocks Ride Report

Riders: Labrico, Husky and Boumboum
37km and +800m
New bikes in a Dog & Cat ride: Lapierre, Rocky Mountain and Van Nicholas

Thursday 7'th April - Missile Ride

18:00 start.
Bring lights!
Dinner 'out' afterwards (maybe in, depending on numbers!)
Let me know via this blog only - no Whatsapp - too difficult to follow.

Sunday 3 April, Petit-Salève On The Rocks

Let's meet at Veyrier parking lot Sunday 3 April at 11:00am

Our target: Petit-Salève, the Great...

Put lube on your chain, I will be there with my (not so) new horse!

1st ride: Balls to the Wall

Hey all you Joe's, I got out there for a good spin around the woods.

Up to Ballaison, via the muddy marsh, then into the Fairy Forest, down the other side, sweet single track, and back along the Deliverance route. ;)))

Trying to perfect the Grand Bois run. I was thwarted by farmer Joe!@£&!?!?

He had ploughed through a track I wanted to use, oh well, I had to find a different way back. 

Here are the stats of the ride...

Distance covered: 35km

Ride time: 2hrs 30mins

Height gained: 480m

No spills or technicals. ;)))

Points?

1 for ride. 

Not sure what else?!?!

Ride: Tues 12 April, Balliason & Grand Bois

Hey all you Dogs & Cats (not many Cats left)...

Limoncello, for you...

I propose a ride from my place on Tues 12 April!

Clocks change on weekend of 26/27 March, so week of 4th April is "officially" the start of the season, however I will be travelling that week, so I can't host.

For Tues 12th April I propose a great new ride: Balliason & Grand Bois

I have been trying to "perfect" the loop for some time now, and I think I have it! ;)))
Where: 791b chemin du Pont de Crevy, Veigy-Foncenex, 74140, France
When: 18:30 bums on saddles
Bring: lights and good humour!!!

We'll eat pizza in Hermance near end of ride.

2016... the year of the Dog???

Old Jo says... a new Era to start March 31, 2016 !

36+ years have gone by since I started working for Caterpillar, now the time has come to say good bye to my working life - as I shall retire on March 31, 2016 - and say hello and welcome to my New Life ! 

Let's welcome the 2016 Biking Season and its famous rides and socials.

Cats beware a new Dog is coming with plenty of time to train...and I am ready.

Jean-Mi

A forgotten epic ride... report

This one was the last Epic Ride before our Missile turned to 50's :-)

This was certainly not the easiest one especially with all uphill and hiker bike... anyway enjoy the view, trails, crashes and Pamela.

Btw I don't understand why whenever there is a blond chicks youtube always select it as thumnbail...

Funny ride, no points but nice souvenir!

Nothing to do with skiing and nothing to do with motorbiking

Remember in 2008 when I ordered the first 29er in the country? Well, eight years later, I'm a pioneer again. But this time to get rid of problematic components: two derailleurs, chainrings, cassette, chain and, last but not least, the lube. So here we go again:

www.maillard.li/index.php?/albums/van-nicholas/ 



And I bet that in 2024, the traditional groupsets will be discontinued...