Featured A Shortish Trip To The Alps

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  1. Glenn2926

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    #1 Glenn2926, Aug 11, 2024
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    After a last day of this in the forest it was time to go for a ride. Chamonix it is then.
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    Fairly high up on this day.
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    a couple of great riding days to Bardonecchia in Italy.
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    Had a good attempt at the Col de Sommelier, got within 1k of the top. I did manage to drop my RP on the way back down though. Not much damage really, just a couple of bits of plastic.
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    returned back to my lad’s house just outside Chamonix via the col de Madeleine.
    A great week with very hot weather and cold beers.
    These Tigers are pretty good at just about everything. Just a bit heavy to pick up on your own!!!
    Just back to Yorkshire today and lovely weather here too.
     
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    #2 Markus, Aug 12, 2024
    @Glenn2926: Great report, wonderful photos! I am glad that you weren't hurt at your "special experience".
     
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    #3 joe mc donald, Aug 17, 2024
    Yes fantastic pictures. And as said really glad to hear you are fine and the Tiger still roaring.
     
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    #4 robert moore, Aug 31, 2024
    Amazing vistas and trip, good to know the tiger was upto the task. one observation did your seat cover do its job?
     
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    #5 Glenn2926, Aug 31, 2024
    It certainly was more comfortable than without on the longish 500-550 miles days. On all rides the air flow under me was noticeable. Especially on the 35°plus days.
     
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    #6 robert moore, Aug 31, 2024
    I shall read that as a + endorsement. Thank you
     
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    #7 Sandi T, Sep 3, 2024
    @Glenn2926, I'm late to your thread...doing some forum catch-up today. I really enjoyed your photos! Sounds like some terrific riding. As others have said, I'm glad your Tiger--and you!--were OK despite the drop. I love your understatement about the altitude Col de L'Iseran. "Fairly high up". I had to convert meters to feet so I could envision its height. Wowzer...that's a mountain all right! :):heart_eyes:
     
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