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  • Autumn Cycling at Dawn and Dusk

    Autumn Cycling at Dawn and Dusk

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesThis afternoon I could ride to Geneva to go for a group ride that starts at 17:30. If I do so I need to keep in mind that by 19:00 the sun will be setting, and almost instantly the temperature will drop. That’s why evening rides have ended with most groups. Losing…

  • Tired Heading Up to La Faucille

    Tired Heading Up to La Faucille

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesYesterday I felt strong cycling with the group, up from Nyon to Saint Cergue and on to the Col De La Givrine before heading towards La Cure. Part of the reason for feeling strong is that I have climbed the Jura multiple times this summer, so climbing up has become less strenuous.…

  • Autumn Fatigue

    Autumn Fatigue

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    Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhen I was scuba diving every weekend I would often feel tired in the afternoon, after I got home. It’s due to the huge change in pressure, from 40m down in the lake to 300+m above sea level around the Léman. Yesterday I went for a ride, and today I went…

  • On Hot Climbs and Cold Valley

    On Hot Climbs and Cold Valley

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen I left home this morning the sun had not risen yet so my legs, and other parts were cold. I could feel that more layers might have been welcome. That’s because cycling in Autumn is about moving from a hot apartment to a cold dawn air temperature, before meeting with a…

  • SAD Autumn – Seasonal or Solitary?

    SAD Autumn – Seasonal or Solitary?

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesFor years I have hated the shift from Summer weather to Autumn because as the days get shorter, and the weather gets colder, so summer sports come to an end. As summer sports come to an end, so the seasons of solitude begin. Autumn and Winter are lonely. The paradox is that…

  • A Transition from Raincoats to Urban Umbrellas

    A Transition from Raincoats to Urban Umbrellas

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesYesterday I walked from a "village" to a town. In the process I saw very few people out and about. I don’t know whether they stayed in because of the weather, or if they fled because of the three day weekend. Today is a cantonal holiday so shops in Vaud are closed.…

  • The Cold Morning Ride

    The Cold Morning Ride

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesThis morning I toyed with the idea of wearing a proper winter cycling top. Instead I settled for a thermal layer, the usual top, sleeves, and a wind blocker. These weren’t enough for me to feel warm. 10°c The temperature has dropped. it was 10°c this morning and I was cold when…

  • Autumn Laziness or Rational Decision

    Autumn Laziness or Rational Decision

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesThis morning I set the alarm to wake me at five but I didn’t get up. I felt tired and decided I need sleep more than a bike ride. I don’t know whether I am affected by the seasonal change, or whether I am still tired from this weekend. Waking at 4am…

  • When a Tree Suddenly Shivers

    When a Tree Suddenly Shivers

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    Reading Time: < 1 minuteA tree without Leaves

  • Trail Glove 7 in Autumn

    Trail Glove 7 in Autumn

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    Reading Time: 3 minutesThis Autumn is different because I have worn running, shoes, normal shoes, and Trail Glove 7 in the rain. I was very happy with the Trail Glove 7 during the entirety of the heat wave. I had no issues with them but now that we’re moving into winter I feel the need…