These pages are a recollection of our 2000 summer tour. Ending a century, and even more a millenium, should be memorable. As you will read, it was, but not exactly for the best of reasons:-) This year destination was suggested by Martine: not directly and not consciously thought. Not even willingly:-) One day, she mentioned lakes as a good holiday destination. She was refering to Chambon, secretly hoping we could pitch the tent once and for all near a nice beach where she could find inspiration for excuses for letting me going alone on daily rides:-) "Lakes? Yes, that's an idea! What about visiting some of the great Alpine lakes: Annecy, le Bourget, le Léman, Neuchatel, ..?"
As Nicolas has been sent learning english in Boston and Pittsburgh, the family is reduced to three. Simon will ride his trailer-bike like last year. He is heavier, but stronger than last year and I hope he will be able to contribute some power during the climbs.
As usual, the theme of the ride makes the general planning quite straightforward. Combined with the facts that we must be back in Nancy for the first week of August to get Nicolas at the airport, and that trains carrying bikes are rather scarce between Nancy and Lyon, the choice is even smaller. Start point: Lyon; end point: Nancy; in between: lakes other than Annecy where we will visit an old friend, that will happen to be accessible. The following map (300ko) shows our route; click on the route to get to the day's description.
Maybe after reading about our tour you may want to know who we are? And what was our equipment. I have also written a few lines of miscellaneous information (equipment, maps, money, ...).
Let's now follow the bike to the first day
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