richard<p><strong>A Ride Towards Fort L’Ecluse</strong></p><p><span class=""><span class="">Reading Time: </span> <span class=""> 2</span> <span class="">minutes</span></span></p><p>It's very easy to fall into a routine. Our routines can revolve around cycling, hiking, work, scuba diving and more. It can also revolve around local walks and more. </p><p>This weekend I saw the chance to go for an overnight bivouac and I am not tempted. I saw the chance to cycle through vineyards and drink wine, and I am not tempted. I saw the opportunity to hike around Interlarken and I am not tempted. </p><p>I also saw the chance to have a relaxed ride to Hermance, have a sandwich at the café, and then swim, or ride back. I used to go to Hermance very often as a diver, so the lure of this bike ride is not strong. </p><p>The bike ride to Vuache, however, is tempting. It tempts me for three reasons.</p><p><strong>A familiar Site</strong></p><p>The ride will take me within visual distance of the Via Ferrata de Fort l'écluse, that I have climbed many times. I have driven here by car and by scooter. I considered the bike, but for that I want to have a safe route that avoids busy roads if possible. It's also an opportunity to see the Fort, from the other side of the river. </p><p><strong>A Good Distance</strong></p><p>The ride should be about 75 km or so. I have the opportunity to ride another century this week, but with a group with a slower pace, so it should be more comfortable. </p><p><strong>A Relaxed Ride</strong></p><p>More than once I have said that I like to ride with groups that ride at a comfortable pace because it gives me the chance to ride further, without reaching a state of exhaustion. It is also the opportunity to see more of the landscape.</p><p><strong>No Train and No Car</strong></p><p>In theory, I have the option of not using trains, or cars, by going for bike rides on Saturday. This means that I save on commuting time and cost. I wake up, get ready, get on the bike and start the ride. If I do the same as last Saturday I will arrive with time to spare.</p><p><strong>Home By Mid-Afternoon</strong></p><p>There are plenty of activities where I get up early, for a hike, but don't start until nine or ten o'clock. With cycling I start by seven thirty, to be at the starting point by eight thirty. </p><p>With the bike ride I might ride for three or four hours, but if I lived in Geneva, or took the train home, then I'd be home for a normal lunch, almost. This gives me time to do some clothes washing and other weekend activities.</p><p><strong>And Finally</strong></p><p>Although last week was ambitious, with the 130 kilometre ride I did not suffer too much. I could feel that my left knee needed a rest the next day. More than anything else, I wish I had had an electrolyte tab with me. I was cycling for over seven and a half hours and by the end I was getting dehydrated. I plan to have a tab or two with me on Saturday, for the return leg of the bike ride.</p><p>It should be interesting.</p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.main-vision.com/richard/blog/tag/bcs/" target="_blank">#bcs</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.main-vision.com/richard/blog/tag/bike/" target="_blank">#bike</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.main-vision.com/richard/blog/tag/cycling/" target="_blank">#cycling</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.main-vision.com/richard/blog/tag/group/" target="_blank">#group</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.main-vision.com/richard/blog/tag/project/" target="_blank">#project</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.main-vision.com/richard/blog/tag/ride/" target="_blank">#ride</a></p>