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  • The Desire to Participate

    The Desire to Participate

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesI saw that there is a hike taking place nearby. I would have really liked to join it but I would have been participant eleven with a limit of ten people. I wanted to participate because it would have required walking to Nyon, and taking the train de St Cergue to St…

  • Self Driving Cars and Mobility

    Self Driving Cars and Mobility

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    Reading Time: 3 minutesToday I filled in a survey with the premise "Impact of automated vehicles on walking" and it gave me an opportunity to share my views on this topic. The short version is that I’d rather see more bike sharing opportunities, and more safe routes for pedestrians between villages and towns, than self…

  • Reaching Lactic Threshold

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    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…

  • A Knackered Feeling

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesFor two days I rode twenty five kilometres, which, by my standards, are quite small rides. Today I rode with a group and for a while I was fine but then, when I climbed from Nyon towards Duillier I began to feel that I was fatigued. I slowed down and I couldn’t…

  • Publibike Considered

    Publibike Considered

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesI like to cycle but I don’t like the idea of having my bike stolen. I loved using a foot scooter but I find that e-scooters are frustrating because we can’t go above a certain speed. For months, or even years, I have been considering using Publibike bikes for shopping and getting…

  • Time Spent Cycling, Hiking and Walking

    Time Spent Cycling, Hiking and Walking

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    Reading Time: 2 minutesThis year I have spent 350 hours hiking and walking according to Strava. In contrast I have spent just 44 hours cycling. If I had spent as much time cycling as I did walking then my cycling fitness would be higher than it is at the moment. Part of me wishes that…

  • Linear Bike Rides and Trains

    Linear Bike Rides and Trains

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    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…

  • The Tour De Romandie Small Reconnaissance Loop

    The Tour De Romandie Small Reconnaissance Loop

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    Reading Time: 3 minutesYesterday 60 people went to Morges to cycle the Tour De Romandie Morges stage ahead of the race today. There were two loops, a 90+ kilometre loop for an average speed of 29km/h on the flat and another loop for an average speed of 25 km/h on the flat and a distance…

  • A Mixed Ride along the Women’s Tour De Romandie Track

    A Mixed Ride along the Women’s Tour De Romandie Track

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    Reading Time: 3 minutesA few years ago I went for a ride and noticed that people were standing by the side of the roads and there was little traffic. I eventually realised that it was for the Tour De Romandie and that I was riding at least an hour ahead of the race. It was…

  • The Water Bottle Paradox

    The Water Bottle Paradox

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    Reading Time: 3 minutesThis weekend when I hiked to Valangin I thought that I would found a water fountain along the way, so I took just 600ml of water. A few weeks ago when I went to Charmey I took the same amount of water because I didn’t want too much weight for the Via…