Alps Unicycle Tour, August 2005

[LG] August 1, 2005 (70km/626m): AUT starts in Füssen, Germany, under the famous Neuschwanstein Castle. From left: Beau, David, Kim, Joe, Nathan, Scot, Bronson, Andy, Irene, John and Ken. N ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:21:42 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[LG] August 1, 2005 (70km/626m): AUT starts in Füssen, Germany, under the famous Neuschwanstein Castle. From left: Beau, David, Kim, Joe, Nathan, Scot, Bronson, Andy, Irene, John and Ken. N ...

Neuschwanstein Castle from above on our hike before the tour started.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:21:43 -0700

Nathan Hoover
Neuschwanstein Castle from above on our hike before the tour started.

After 10km, we come to our first border crossing. It's on a dirt road, unmanned, and we're off into Austria.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:21:45 -0700

Nathan Hoover
After 10km, we come to our first border crossing. It's on a dirt road, unmanned, and we're off into Austria.

[JS] On a nice unicycle path, riding through Austria.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:21:46 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[JS] On a nice unicycle path, riding through Austria.

August 2 (23km/490m): About to start riding from Holzgau to Lech, Austria. Maps/GPS/Heart rate: at Motionbased in GoogleEarth at Google Maps

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:21:47 -0700

Nathan Hoover
August 2 (23km/490m): About to start riding from Holzgau to Lech, Austria. Maps/GPS/Heart rate: at Motionbased in GoogleEarth at Google Maps

[KL] First real climb: 490m and up to 7.5% grade.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:21:50 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[KL] First real climb: 490m and up to 7.5% grade.

How our unicycles spent the night in Lech - in ski racks.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:21:51 -0700

Nathan Hoover
How our unicycles spent the night in Lech - in ski racks.

[KL] August 3 (82km/481m): Climbing our first pass, Flexenpass (1773m), in rain. Maps/GPS/Heart rate: at Motionbased in GoogleEarth at Google Maps

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:21:53 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[KL] August 3 (82km/481m): Climbing our first pass, Flexenpass (1773m), in rain. Maps/GPS/Heart rate: at Motionbased in GoogleEarth at Google Maps

[KL] Descending the other side in fog, rain, tunnels and traffic.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:21:53 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[KL] Descending the other side in fog, rain, tunnels and traffic.

The first of MANY berry breaks on the tour.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:21:55 -0700

Nathan Hoover
The first of MANY berry breaks on the tour.

[JS] Our 3rd country in 3 days: Liechtenstein.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:21:57 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[JS] Our 3rd country in 3 days: Liechtenstein.

August 4: Playing mini-golf on our day off in Vaduz, Liechtenstein.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:21:58 -0700

Nathan Hoover
August 4: Playing mini-golf on our day off in Vaduz, Liechtenstein.

[IG] Reflections in Vaduz.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:00 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[IG] Reflections in Vaduz.

[KL] August 5 (57km/379m): Unicycles ready for the ride into Swizterland. Maps/GPS/Heart rate (this day truncated): at Motionbased in GoogleEarth at Google Maps

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:01 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[KL] August 5 (57km/379m): Unicycles ready for the ride into Swizterland. Maps/GPS/Heart rate (this day truncated): at Motionbased in GoogleEarth at Google Maps

[KL] Unicycle path along the Rhine River in Liechtenstein.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:02 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[KL] Unicycle path along the Rhine River in Liechtenstein.

[KL] Visiting master unicycle builder Florian Schlumpf in Vilters, Switzerland. Florian is second from the right, between John and Connie.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:04 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[KL] Visiting master unicycle builder Florian Schlumpf in Vilters, Switzerland. Florian is second from the right, between John and Connie.

Drinking at the fountain in a small Swiss village.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:05 -0700

Nathan Hoover
Drinking at the fountain in a small Swiss village.

[JS] August 6 (80km/1592m): Another Swiss village - with beer drinking cowboys. Maps/GPS/Heart rate: at Motionbased in GoogleEarth at Google Maps

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:06 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[JS] August 6 (80km/1592m): Another Swiss village - with beer drinking cowboys. Maps/GPS/Heart rate: at Motionbased in GoogleEarth at Google Maps

Goats below Disentis.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:08 -0700

Nathan Hoover
Goats below Disentis.

[KL] Tired in Disentis after a long climb.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:09 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[KL] Tired in Disentis after a long climb.

[AC] Just after 6pm. Ken realizes that we still have a LONG climb to go - today will be a vertical mile.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:11 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[AC] Just after 6pm. Ken realizes that we still have a LONG climb to go - today will be a vertical mile.

[DS] August 7 (43km/1095m): Nearing the top of our second pass: Oberalppass, in sleet, after a 900m climb. Maps/GPS/Heart rate: at Motionbased in GoogleEarth at Google Maps

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:12 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[DS] August 7 (43km/1095m): Nearing the top of our second pass: Oberalppass, in sleet, after a 900m climb. Maps/GPS/Heart rate: at Motionbased in GoogleEarth at Google Maps

It's very wet and cold, but the restaurant on top was warm and friendly.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:13 -0700

Nathan Hoover
It's very wet and cold, but the restaurant on top was warm and friendly.

[DS] August 8 (39km/1497m):Another big climb to the top of Furka Pass (2431m) with lots of fresh snow from yesterday. Maps/GPS/Heart rate: at Motionbased in GoogleEarth at Google Maps

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:15 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[DS] August 8 (39km/1497m):Another big climb to the top of Furka Pass (2431m) with lots of fresh snow from yesterday. Maps/GPS/Heart rate: at Motionbased in GoogleEarth at Google Maps

Near Furka Pass, looking down with windy road and across to the second pass of the day, Grimsel Pass (at the lake by my left elbow).

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:17 -0700

Nathan Hoover
Near Furka Pass, looking down with windy road and across to the second pass of the day, Grimsel Pass (at the lake by my left elbow).

[KL] Descending Furka Pass.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:19 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[KL] Descending Furka Pass.

[LG] After climbing Grimsel pass to 2165m, we descend a little to our hotel.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:21 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[LG] After climbing Grimsel pass to 2165m, we descend a little to our hotel.

View out the window from dinner at the Hotel Grimsel Hospiz.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:23 -0700

Nathan Hoover
View out the window from dinner at the Hotel Grimsel Hospiz.

[JS] August 9 (56km/1365m): Early lunch in Innertkirchen after a gorgeous 1400m descent. Maps/GPS/Heart rate: at Motionbased in GoogleEarth at Google Maps

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:25 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[JS] August 9 (56km/1365m): Early lunch in Innertkirchen after a gorgeous 1400m descent. Maps/GPS/Heart rate: at Motionbased in GoogleEarth at Google Maps

Switching to climbing gears: ascending the Grosse Scheidegg Pass (1962m), a climb of over 1300m.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:27 -0700

Nathan Hoover
Switching to climbing gears: ascending the Grosse Scheidegg Pass (1962m), a climb of over 1300m.

A perfect day to enjoy an amazing ride. This was my favorite pass on the trip.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:29 -0700

Nathan Hoover
A perfect day to enjoy an amazing ride. This was my favorite pass on the trip.

Marveling at the view from Grosse Scheidegg Pass.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:30 -0700

Nathan Hoover
Marveling at the view from Grosse Scheidegg Pass.

[KL] Starting the descent to Grindelwald.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:32 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[KL] Starting the descent to Grindelwald.

This dinner tasted so good after an incredible day.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:33 -0700

Nathan Hoover
This dinner tasted so good after an incredible day.

[KL] August 10: Starting our rest day with a couple of laps down the Rodelbahn (Alpine Slide, aka Luge).

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:35 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[KL] August 10: Starting our rest day with a couple of laps down the Rodelbahn (Alpine Slide, aka Luge).

Rodelbahn course with Grindelwald below.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:37 -0700

Nathan Hoover
Rodelbahn course with Grindelwald below.

The famous town of Kleine Scheidegg, on the way to "The Top of Europe" by train. The Eiger north face looks menacing behind.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:39 -0700

Nathan Hoover
The famous town of Kleine Scheidegg, on the way to "The Top of Europe" by train. The Eiger north face looks menacing behind.

The train tunnels through the center of the Eiger. This is Grindelwald viewed from a hole in the middle of the north face of the Eiger.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:41 -0700

Nathan Hoover
The train tunnels through the center of the Eiger. This is Grindelwald viewed from a hole in the middle of the north face of the Eiger.

At the Jungfraujoch (3454m), with the Monch behind.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:43 -0700

Nathan Hoover
At the Jungfraujoch (3454m), with the Monch behind.

The view south - quite a glacier.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:46 -0700

Nathan Hoover
The view south - quite a glacier.

August 11 (80km/1073m): A couple times a day, we stop with the support vehicle. Mainly to eat lots. Maps/GPS/Heart rate: at Motionbased in GoogleEarth at Google Maps

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:48 -0700

Nathan Hoover
August 11 (80km/1073m): A couple times a day, we stop with the support vehicle. Mainly to eat lots. Maps/GPS/Heart rate: at Motionbased in GoogleEarth at Google Maps

[JS] Climbing another 20% grade gravel road. Beau and I stubbornly rode every foot of all of them.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:50 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[JS] Climbing another 20% grade gravel road. Beau and I stubbornly rode every foot of all of them.

A rare treat, riding the length of a train. There is no road over the mountain here, just a train tunnel for cars and unicycles.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:52 -0700

Nathan Hoover
A rare treat, riding the length of a train. There is no road over the mountain here, just a train tunnel for cars and unicycles.

[JS] Before dinner in Leuk.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:53 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[JS] Before dinner in Leuk.

[KL] August 12 (75km/1115m): Riding through flat fields to Martigny - now in French-speaking Switzerland. Maps/GPS/Heart rate: at Motionbased in GoogleEarth at Google Maps

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:54 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[KL] August 12 (75km/1115m): Riding through flat fields to Martigny - now in French-speaking Switzerland. Maps/GPS/Heart rate: at Motionbased in GoogleEarth at Google Maps

[KL] A local checks us out at a mid-day stop.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:56 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[KL] A local checks us out at a mid-day stop.

[KW] There's nothing like a nice late afternoon 1000m climb - up to Champex.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:22:57 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[KW] There's nothing like a nice late afternoon 1000m climb - up to Champex.

Drinking and playing cards until late in the night - no riding tomorrow!

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:23:01 -0700

Nathan Hoover
Drinking and playing cards until late in the night - no riding tomorrow!

August 13: The theme for our rest day in Champex seems to be silly things.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:23:04 -0700

Nathan Hoover
August 13: The theme for our rest day in Champex seems to be silly things.

Taking a chairlift way above town.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:23:06 -0700

Nathan Hoover
Taking a chairlift way above town.

[KW] Juggling on a tall cross.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:23:10 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[KW] Juggling on a tall cross.

[KL] Fooling around on the lake in rented boats.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:23:13 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[KL] Fooling around on the lake in rented boats.

[KW] August 14 (58km/1600m): Navigating, trying to find the way to the Col du Grand Saint Bernard. Maps/GPS/Heart rate: at Motionbased in GoogleEarth at Google Maps

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:23:15 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[KW] August 14 (58km/1600m): Navigating, trying to find the way to the Col du Grand Saint Bernard. Maps/GPS/Heart rate: at Motionbased in GoogleEarth at Google Maps

This is the way. But only Beau could ride it.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:23:17 -0700

Nathan Hoover
This is the way. But only Beau could ride it.

Unicycles have to take the high road over the pass instead of the tunnel. The intersection is in one of these half-tunnels.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:23:19 -0700

Nathan Hoover
Unicycles have to take the high road over the pass instead of the tunnel. The intersection is in one of these half-tunnels.

[KW] Rain again. And fog. But it's the highest point on our trip at 2469m, and we had another vertical mile day getting here.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:23:20 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[KW] Rain again. And fog. But it's the highest point on our trip at 2469m, and we had another vertical mile day getting here.

[KL] Warming up and drying out in a restaurant right at the summit of the pass.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:23:21 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[KL] Warming up and drying out in a restaurant right at the summit of the pass.

[KL] The sun comes out a little as we descend into Italy.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:23:22 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[KL] The sun comes out a little as we descend into Italy.

[KW] Glad to be down.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:23:23 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[KW] Glad to be down.

A wonderful multi-course Italian dinner in Etroubles.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:23:25 -0700

Nathan Hoover
A wonderful multi-course Italian dinner in Etroubles.

[JL] Typical night-time activity: sorting through hundreds of digital photos from a dozen cameras and creating the website for the day.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 23:23:28 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[JL] Typical night-time activity: sorting through hundreds of digital photos from a dozen cameras and creating the website for the day.

August 15 (54km/700m): Heading up a long valley to Courmayeur, Italy. Maps/GPS/Heart rate: at Motionbased in GoogleEarth at Google Maps

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:19:28 -0700

Nathan Hoover
August 15 (54km/700m): Heading up a long valley to Courmayeur, Italy. Maps/GPS/Heart rate: at Motionbased in GoogleEarth at Google Maps

[KW] Long stop at a fantastic Gelateria.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:19:29 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[KW] Long stop at a fantastic Gelateria.

Unicyclists have to take the bus through the tunnel under Mont Blanc to France.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:19:30 -0700

Nathan Hoover
Unicyclists have to take the bus through the tunnel under Mont Blanc to France.

[JS] In the 12km long straight funnel.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:19:31 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[JS] In the 12km long straight funnel.

August 16: our lodging in Chamonix, France. The gray weather turns perfect for our last rest day.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:19:32 -0700

Nathan Hoover
August 16: our lodging in Chamonix, France. The gray weather turns perfect for our last rest day.

From Aiguille du Midi, 3842m. Looking 9000' straight down to Chamonix. That's a lot of air!

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:19:34 -0700

Nathan Hoover
From Aiguille du Midi, 3842m. Looking 9000' straight down to Chamonix. That's a lot of air!

Group shot with the French Alps behind.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:19:35 -0700

Nathan Hoover
Group shot with the French Alps behind.

[LG] Playing frisbee in front of Mont Blanc (4807m / 15800').

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:19:05 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[LG] Playing frisbee in front of Mont Blanc (4807m / 15800').

Climbers in the foreground on Aiguille du Midi. The famous Grandes Jorasses (4208m) is the big impressive peak.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:19:06 -0700

Nathan Hoover
Climbers in the foreground on Aiguille du Midi. The famous Grandes Jorasses (4208m) is the big impressive peak.

Back down in Chamonix: an unattended attraction that's great for kids.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:19:07 -0700

Nathan Hoover
Back down in Chamonix: an unattended attraction that's great for kids.

We liked the Alpine Slide better - this one was absolutely insane. You could never have something this dangerous or fun in the United States.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:19:08 -0700

Nathan Hoover
We liked the Alpine Slide better - this one was absolutely insane. You could never have something this dangerous or fun in the United States.

[DP] August 17 (27km/861m): The whole AUT group ready to leave Chamonix on another perfect day. Isn't it amazing how happy everyone looks? Back row: Nathan, Beau, Bronson, Scot, Dana (sup ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:19:09 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[DP] August 17 (27km/861m): The whole AUT group ready to leave Chamonix on another perfect day. Isn't it amazing how happy everyone looks? Back row: Nathan, Beau, Bronson, Scot, Dana (sup ...

[KL] At our first pass of the day: Col des Montets (1461m).

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:19:10 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[KL] At our first pass of the day: Col des Montets (1461m).

We took an afternoon excursion up to Emesson Lake on this funicular railway that climbs at up to an 87% grade.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:19:11 -0700

Nathan Hoover
We took an afternoon excursion up to Emesson Lake on this funicular railway that climbs at up to an 87% grade.

Second mini-funicular on the way to Emesson Lake.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:19:13 -0700

Nathan Hoover
Second mini-funicular on the way to Emesson Lake.

[JS] That's me shooting the previous photo - what a view!

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:19:14 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[JS] That's me shooting the previous photo - what a view!

[DP] Heading up the last pass of the trip: Col de la Forclaz 1526m. We spent the night in a hotel right on the summit.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:19:14 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[DP] Heading up the last pass of the trip: Col de la Forclaz 1526m. We spent the night in a hotel right on the summit.

[KW] August 18 (77km/101m): Descending the Col de la Forclaz back to Martigny. Maps/GPS/Heart rate: at Motionbased in GoogleEarth at Google Maps

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:19:16 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[KW] August 18 (77km/101m): Descending the Col de la Forclaz back to Martigny. Maps/GPS/Heart rate: at Motionbased in GoogleEarth at Google Maps

[KW] After a quick 1225m descent, we had a long flattish ride along the Rhine River to Lake Geneva.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:19:17 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[KW] After a quick 1225m descent, we had a long flattish ride along the Rhine River to Lake Geneva.

[KW] Rain in Montreux near the end of the day.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:19:18 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[KW] Rain in Montreux near the end of the day.

[JS] Fantastic Italian dinner in the beautiful town of Vevey.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:19:19 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[JS] Fantastic Italian dinner in the beautiful town of Vevey.

[KW] August 19 (90km/543m): Starting the last ride of the tour along Lake Geneva. Maps/GPS/Heart rate: at Motionbased in GoogleEarth at Google Maps

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:19:20 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[KW] August 19 (90km/543m): Starting the last ride of the tour along Lake Geneva. Maps/GPS/Heart rate: at Motionbased in GoogleEarth at Google Maps

[KW] The lake and the boat Bronson took to Geneva.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:19:22 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[KW] The lake and the boat Bronson took to Geneva.

6:41pm: We made it! Everyone very happy in Geneva after 910km and 13404m of climbing. That's 565 miles and 43,965 feet of climbing in 15 riding days.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:19:22 -0700

Nathan Hoover
6:41pm: We made it! Everyone very happy in Geneva after 910km and 13404m of climbing. That's 565 miles and 43,965 feet of climbing in 15 riding days.

[KL] Another group shot in Geneva.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:19:24 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[KL] Another group shot in Geneva.

[KL] And another.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:19:25 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[KL] And another.

[JS] Our wonderful Support drivers, Connie and Dana.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:19:26 -0700

Nathan Hoover
[JS] Our wonderful Support drivers, Connie and Dana.

Beau entertaining the group riding the wall.

nobody@smugmug.com (Nathan Hoover) — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 00:19:27 -0700

Nathan Hoover
Beau entertaining the group riding the wall.