Dag 6
Lunch break
20 augustus 2022, Zwitserland ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Enjoying some Swiss cheese while the sky clears up and the first sun rays touch my skin.
20 augustus 2022, Zwitserland ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Enjoying some Swiss cheese while the sky clears up and the first sun rays touch my skin.
ZwitserlandCanton de VaudMontreuxMontreux station46°26’12” N 6°54’35” E
20 augustus 2022, Zwitserland ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
The descent to Lake Geneva feels like entering paradise on earth.
20 augustus 2022, Frankrijk ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
After cycling a distance of 180 kilometres and a total altitude of 2.000 metres today, I eat, enjoy the sunset and immediately fall asleep on the shore.
FrankrijkAuvergne-Rhône-AlpesArmoy46°21’23” N 6°31’34” E 21 augustus 2022, Frankrijk ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Today marks the first day of the Route des Grandes Alpes, following the trails of Tour des France legends. Muscle soreness is kicking in already in the morning, but this does not keep me from climbingMeer informatie
FrankrijkAuvergne-Rhône-AlpesCluses46°3’57” N 6°34’16” E
21 augustus 2022, Frankrijk ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
FrankrijkAuvergne-Rhône-AlpesNancy-sur-ClusesBarme Rousse46°2’2” N 6°34’43” E
21 augustus 2022, Frankrijk ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
11% ascent for 9km? Easy I think, while I shift into lowest gear and get destroyed by gravity. 5 minutes into the climb my bike gets a free perspiration shower. On this continuous one hour climb,Meer informatie
21 augustus 2022, Frankrijk ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Second ascent for today, accompanied by several former cyclists who cheer me up while outpacing me with ease. Light weight!
FrankrijkAuvergne-Rhône-AlpesLa ClusazGotty45°52’57” N 6°25’57” E
21 augustus 2022, Frankrijk ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
At this point I feel pure euphoria however can barely walk. Little less distance than the last days with around 100 kilometres for today, but an excruciating cumulative elevation gain of 3.200 metres.Meer informatie
FrankrijkAuvergne-Rhône-AlpesLa ClusazLe Bossonnet45°54’17” N 6°25’25” E
22 augustus 2022, Frankrijk ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
My body cries Rest, my mind and heart shout Go. I decide to go for the former, giving my legs the break they deserve. I spend a wonderful day with Veronique, have more French specialities and talkMeer informatie
23 augustus 2022, Frankrijk ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Not to mention, the painful climbs also get rewarded with amazing descents, as this morning with views of the Mont Blanc massif.
