The European Chronicles 2.7 To the Passes!
The European Chronicles - Chapter 2.7
To the Passes!
To the Passes!
To the Passes!
Today was a day of breathtaking views, and breathtaking roads. I'll start you with this: La Tremola
But that was the end of the day, let's rewind a bit. Loaded up and heading out of Leysin on the Route du Pillion to the Col du Pillion and on to Gsteig (or Gstaad).
Microclimates abound
The first significant climb comes with Jaunpass (not Juan Pass, which is in Spain, as the Lord of the Alps 'splained to me, shout out to MJ 😏)
Well, that was fun, but only a small fraction of what was to come.
After my recent unicorn bike rant, I think I'll let the pictures do most of the talking.
On to Interlaken, literally, "between the lakes"
Waiting for the train...
And now, heading up Susten Pass
After checking in to the Alpenhotel Schlussel in Andermatt, the view from my balcony (watching the bikes go by and fuel up is actually a benefit)
The route to Andermatt:
But before I explore Andermatt, it is time to do La Tremola, the "old" Gottard Pass, and virtually all cobblestone:
Shout out to TomTom, an incredibly handy device!! MyDrive ROCKS!!!
The view of the "new" Gottard Pass, I'll be on that tomorrow 😆
Always, always, a party at the top...
Mia, once again, enjoys covered parking...she deserves it! Have to say, this is a great, great bike; absolutely perfect for the environment. Thanks Jim...mille graze!!! 😀. Hope you're enjoying the new Triumph as much as I like Mia!
Let's check out Andermatt:
My hotel:
The center of the Universe...
The following day are 2 Andermatt "loops"; Gottardo, Novena and Furka; the Oberalp and Lucomagno. It all starts at my doorstep... 👏
We're both waiting on the train...
To say Europe is "biker friendly" really understates it...motorcycles are simply woven into the fabric of the culture; as commonplace and accepted as breathing.
The Rhone Glacier
Party on, baby! 😎. How civilized!
Me too!
Walking and biking paths everywhere
The routes:
An incredible 2 days! 👏
To the Passes!
To the Passes!
To the Passes!
Today was a day of breathtaking views, and breathtaking roads. I'll start you with this: La Tremola
But that was the end of the day, let's rewind a bit. Loaded up and heading out of Leysin on the Route du Pillion to the Col du Pillion and on to Gsteig (or Gstaad).
Microclimates abound
The first significant climb comes with Jaunpass (not Juan Pass, which is in Spain, as the Lord of the Alps 'splained to me, shout out to MJ 😏)
Well, that was fun, but only a small fraction of what was to come.
After my recent unicorn bike rant, I think I'll let the pictures do most of the talking.
On to Interlaken, literally, "between the lakes"
Waiting for the train...
And now, heading up Susten Pass
After checking in to the Alpenhotel Schlussel in Andermatt, the view from my balcony (watching the bikes go by and fuel up is actually a benefit)
The route to Andermatt:
But before I explore Andermatt, it is time to do La Tremola, the "old" Gottard Pass, and virtually all cobblestone:
Shout out to TomTom, an incredibly handy device!! MyDrive ROCKS!!!
The view of the "new" Gottard Pass, I'll be on that tomorrow 😆
Always, always, a party at the top...
Mia, once again, enjoys covered parking...she deserves it! Have to say, this is a great, great bike; absolutely perfect for the environment. Thanks Jim...mille graze!!! 😀. Hope you're enjoying the new Triumph as much as I like Mia!
Let's check out Andermatt:
My hotel:
The center of the Universe...
The following day are 2 Andermatt "loops"; Gottardo, Novena and Furka; the Oberalp and Lucomagno. It all starts at my doorstep... 👏
We're both waiting on the train...
To say Europe is "biker friendly" really understates it...motorcycles are simply woven into the fabric of the culture; as commonplace and accepted as breathing.
The Rhone Glacier
Party on, baby! 😎. How civilized!
Me too!
Walking and biking paths everywhere
The routes:
An incredible 2 days! 👏
