Vermont to Switzerland
Staying at home I’ve been making a point of getting out every day or two on the bike for a ride in the local neighbourhood. The view from the local high point can be quite lovely as the light filters through the sky and the distant mountains play hide and seek.
The Krampus has been in hibernation for over a year – prepping to move, waiting for our container, sorting out damage to our goods by the shipper (including the Krampus…), and just settling into life in Switzerland… but the current ‘stay at home’ situation has opened up some free time in the early mornings – and with my work evaporating over the last few weeks I dusted off the bike and started riding again.
At first I kept it in single speed mode… but have since changed over to the long distance gravel / mountain touring setup. Rohloff Speedhub 14 rear, Shimano dynamo front with Exposure Revo and Redeye. Revelate bags, Jones bars, Paul Klampers and levers… took its maiden voyage in this configuration this past week – all uphill to nearby Hirzel Höhi – a high spot with benches and a great view of the mountains.
I sipped some coffee and enjoyed the morning, before the almost entirely downhill run back home.
Been exploring the local woods these last couple weeks of ‘stay at home’. Feels great to get back on the bike and get to know my neighbourhood.
Taken from the back terrace, while grilling dinner…
