What a stunning place. Lush and green, snow capped mountains and beautiful white houses with wooden balconies covered with flowers.
I’ve just found out that the 5 guys I’m with are studying physical education to a degree level. 2 of them are spinning coaches! What have I let myself in for?
Went for an ‘easy warm up’ ride. 22km with a 642 metre climb nearly killed me. Scary fast, but fun, decent followed by some flowing single track was my reward.
Great service & flight from British Airways. Met Christian & chums in Munich before getting the train to the stunning mountain village of Bayrischzell in the alps where we will spend the night.
Tomorrow, I set off for London before flying to Munich. The Trans Alp trip I talked about previously is upon me. I’m feeling pretty fit after six weeks of pretty hardcore training, by my standards at least: Circuit training, spinning classes, gym sessions, swimming and core / back workouts all part of the weekly routine. I never had myself down as a gym person, but with the right motivation, I’ve really made the most of it. That said, I’m still daunted by the task ahead. Seven days of riding through the Alps with several very fit German Trans Alp veterans…
With trips to Peru, New York, Valencia, Barcelona and a 30th birthday celebration I’ve had plenty to write about this year. Unfortunately I’ve had no time to do just that. I’ve just totalled it up, and entering the sixth month of the year, I’ve only had six weekends in Bristol so far. If fact, I’ve turned down the opportunity of going to Wales for The Adventurists Off Road Festival this weekend, as if I had I’d be in the middle of a run of 5 weekends out of England. I’m not complaining, it’s just that sitting back on the sofa…