Category Archives: Bicycling

86’d Burgdorf

Posted on August 5, 2012 by MCW

Weather was iffy:  Saturday looked probably good, but Sunday was given a high chance of rain.  That and high hotel rates led us to make our ride yesterday round-trip.  We knew that if at any point it was too difficult, … Continue reading →

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Biel/Sankt Peterinsel

Posted on June 18, 2012 by MCW

Itinerary: On the bike, follow Swiss Regional Route 64 to Biel, stay overnight, come home by way of Sankt Peterinsel and Swiss National Route 8. Looking for something close and easy, we chose Biel as our destination.  Jon was able … Continue reading →

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The Next 175

Posted on May 29, 2012 by MCW

It felt like we were taking it easy.  Yes, there were a few hills the first day.  But we had so much time to cover not many kilometers (Schaffhausen to Basel in 3 days), that the pace seemed almost leisurely.  … Continue reading →

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The First 250

Posted on May 21, 2012 by MCW

Too perfect to be true, but it is.  The plan (the dream?) was 4 days biking by the Bodensee with 3 nights camping.  The reality was 4 glorious days biking by the Bodensee with 3 nights spent being completely coddled by … Continue reading →

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