Category: cycling
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From Nyon to the Signal de Bougy Via the Vineyards
Reading Time: 2 minutesYesterday I went for a bike ride. The watch said to go for a one hour ride at 100 watts of power. I set off with the intention of following this recommendation and then got distracted. My original plan was to ride above the road that goes from Luins to avoid traffic,…
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Reaching Lactic Threshold
Reading Time: 2 minutesYesterday I thought that I would get breakfast for free before the ride but I didn’t. As a result of this I went for a bike ride in a fasted state. I considered having pasta for dinner the night before, even as breakfast but didn’t. The result is that the energy stores…
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Linear Bike Rides and Trains
Reading Time: 2 minutesYesterday I was watching the Tour De Romandie Morges to Morges stage and I was struck by how much of the route I am familar with. It’s not just that I’m familiar with the route that I road with the group, but that I’m familiar with parts of the full tour. Over…
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A Morning Ride
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis morning I went for a bike ride before taking my daily shower. I rode through Nyon and then turned up towards Duiller and from Duiller I headed for Genolier. When I was in Nyon though I cycled down towards the lake before cycling up one of the steep hills before heading…
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From Nyon to Yvoire by Bike and Back By Boat
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you’re looking for a cycling project and you live near Nyon then I would suggest taking the bike along the lake road from Nyon through Crans, Coppet, and beyond towards Geneva, and when you get to Geneva following the 46 signalisation for the cycling route. There are moments when it is…
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A Metric Century – Nyon to Yvoire
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf things go to plan I will be cycling a metric century today. I will be cycling from Nyon to Yvoire via Geneva. It’s the first time in a while that I cycle this far but there are advantages to this route. For a large part of Nyon to Geneva I will…