{"id":12258,"date":"2024-08-30T10:47:50","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T08:47:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.main-vision.com\/richard\/blog\/?p=12258"},"modified":"2024-08-30T10:47:50","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T08:47:50","slug":"a-metric-century-nyon-to-yvoire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.main-vision.com\/richard\/blog\/a-metric-century-nyon-to-yvoire\/","title":{"rendered":"A Metric Century – Nyon to Yvoire"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

If 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 be on cycling lanes and once I survive the crossing through Geneva I will be on the Via Rhona, the cycling route that goes to Marseilles, if you go in the opposite direction.<\/p>\n

Relatively Flat<\/h2>\n

Usually when I do such long bike rides I go over the top of the Jura, towards the Vall\u00e9e de Joux and back. This time it should be relatively flat with 400m of climbing over 100km, rather than over a thousand. A possible challenge is the temperature and water. I don’t know how many fountains will be running along the way so I don’t know whether to go with 2 litres of water or 600ml of water. Rationally I’d rather have too much, than too little. Riding to Geneva and back I have often consumed 1.6 litres or more, so for twice the distance it makes sense to have 2.6 litres. 600ml on the bike, and 2 litres in a bladder.<\/p>\n

Empty Fountains<\/h2>\n

In the past I would have relied on water fountains to refill water bottles but due to increasingly frequent droughts fountains are empty of water. I do not want to be in a situation of no water, The other reason for the camelbak is that I only have space for one water bottle, so the camelbak gives me more flexibility.<\/p>\n

My rule is not to hike with two litres of water, because when you’re hiking up to 3000m+ with too much water you’re exhausting yourself with the altitude but also with the water. I’d rather carry two litres and a water filtration system for when I get to a stream. with cycling weight is critical when going uphill so I may be tempted to have less water than I need but for a flat ride, like today’s I think I can afford to have spare water.<\/p>\n

Fuel<\/h2>\n

I plan to have an acceptable lunch, and have a bar or two, and power gums with me. I don’t expect to need, them but they’re just a luxury to have, in case I suddenly feel the need. <\/p>\n

The Previous Longest Ride<\/h2>\n

The previous maximum distance was 104.85km with 1506m of climbing<\/a>, so three times more than I will do today. The Geneva part might be a little complicated but after that, and before that could be pleasant.<\/p>\n

Looking Forward to It<\/h2>\n

I am looking forward to this challenge. I was thinking of cycling to St Gingolph and then catching the train back but this should be a fun ride. It could also be my first time around Hermance in years. I used to go every weekend at one time for scuba diving. Yvoire is a nice place, and if the boat schedule is convenient then I would consider catching the boat back.<\/p>\n

I think nothing of going for a four hour hike so it makes sense that I would be relaxed about going for a four to five hour bike ride. It might not be ideal to go so close to the solar peak but some parts will be in the shade. If I am tired on the way to Yvoire I can crosss from Yvoire to Nyon, and if I am knackered on the way back I can catch a train with relative ease. This should be a fun bike ride.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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