On the road today...
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Most excellent, Tugboat!
In Norway we actually have summer this July, as opposed to last year. Found some cattle to match my new kit today.
At Col de la Croix de Fer a couple of weeks ago direction Col du Glandon, with finger. Turned around and suffered badly going back up to La Toussuire, overgeared at 34x25.
In Norway we actually have summer this July, as opposed to last year. Found some cattle to match my new kit today.
At Col de la Croix de Fer a couple of weeks ago direction Col du Glandon, with finger. Turned around and suffered badly going back up to La Toussuire, overgeared at 34x25.
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At least you won't have an iron deficiency.xrs2 wrote:All the roads are pink/red up in Delaware county, presumably because of the iron content. We stopped to beg for some water from some locals, and it tasted like rust.
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@xrs2, great gravel shots. Gives me an idea about riding in my neck of the woods...
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Supercommuter: Jamis Renegade...
Oldie but goodie: De Rosa Professional Slx, Campagnolo C-Record...
And you can call me Macktastik Honey Pete Kicks, thank you.
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@xrs2 I am originally from Binghamton, NY...your shots make me want to visit my parents, and that is saying A LOT!!
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basilic, you have consistently the greatest photos from your rides. Always enjoy seeing them and dream of being able to ride such epic and beautiful roads! Hope you're enjoying every km ridden.
Agreed!
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From a couple weeks ago. Rode from Averoya Island over the Atlantic Ocean Road towards the former fishing village Bud, and back again. The weather could have been better but it was still awesome
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View from the heights of Katharo plateau, on the left is the Cretan sea at the north and on the right is the Libyan sea (south).
Collecting apricots fresh from the tree!
View to the Libyan sea at the south of Crete
Sun is about to set, right on top of Lasithi plateau, ending our 50Km MTB ride.
Collecting apricots fresh from the tree!
View to the Libyan sea at the south of Crete
Sun is about to set, right on top of Lasithi plateau, ending our 50Km MTB ride.
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basilic wrote:From last weekend. In Intyamon valley, near Gruyères
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farmers are proud of their cows
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https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-p_9r ... 070968.JPG
col de Jaun
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near Hongrin/col des Mosses
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All five of these are better then any photo I've taken in my entire life.
Been messing around on my cyclocross bike the last few days:
I spent four days last week in Lærdal, Sognefjorden in Norway on a training camp with friends. We'd driven by car to Øvre Årdal to avoid tunnels and then commence our rides Friday and Saturday.
Friday crossing Tindevegen (50-1300 m) with its relentless incline and switchbacks, then descending to Turtagrø, Fortun and Skjolden in another part of the Sognefjord, heading back to Turtagrø and then over the Tindeveg back to Øvre Årdal. Lots of beautiful scenery, some of the most beautiful views in all of Norway.
Saturday we were to do the same ride almost, but with threshold efforts. After about five hours in the saddle I managed to crash on the final descent. In one of the 13% switchbacks I've been told I lost all my grip and crashed. I can not remember a thing of it, nor the visit at the local ER or having dinner with the boys in the evening. I didn't really come to myself until the morning after when my short term memory returned. I was still not remembering all from the past two weeks, and the previous 2-3 days were all just a blur. Fortunately I was given proper medical care and taken well care of by my friends. Not sure how I would have managed on my own and in a country like Spain were so few can understand English.
Towards Skjolden.
Also towards Skjolden.
One of many beautiful waterfalls. This one in Utladalen nearby Hjelle.
On my way to Tyin, looking down at Øvre Årdal. The last thing I can vaguely remember, a couple of hours before my crash.
I took a photo of myself after the crash. Can't remember it! I look somewhat distressed.
Friday crossing Tindevegen (50-1300 m) with its relentless incline and switchbacks, then descending to Turtagrø, Fortun and Skjolden in another part of the Sognefjord, heading back to Turtagrø and then over the Tindeveg back to Øvre Årdal. Lots of beautiful scenery, some of the most beautiful views in all of Norway.
Saturday we were to do the same ride almost, but with threshold efforts. After about five hours in the saddle I managed to crash on the final descent. In one of the 13% switchbacks I've been told I lost all my grip and crashed. I can not remember a thing of it, nor the visit at the local ER or having dinner with the boys in the evening. I didn't really come to myself until the morning after when my short term memory returned. I was still not remembering all from the past two weeks, and the previous 2-3 days were all just a blur. Fortunately I was given proper medical care and taken well care of by my friends. Not sure how I would have managed on my own and in a country like Spain were so few can understand English.
Towards Skjolden.
Also towards Skjolden.
One of many beautiful waterfalls. This one in Utladalen nearby Hjelle.
On my way to Tyin, looking down at Øvre Årdal. The last thing I can vaguely remember, a couple of hours before my crash.
I took a photo of myself after the crash. Can't remember it! I look somewhat distressed.
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