Gallery
24 Aug 2002 · View back towards Saanen from the start of the big Gstaad climb, near Gruben. 10.6 miles in.
24 Aug 2002 · Luxury chalets with underground garages on Grubenstrasse, Gruben.
24 Aug 2002 · The Crystal Panoramic Express passes as we approach Schönried.
24 Aug 2002 · Classic Swiss scenery at Saanenmöser as we ready for the long descent. 14.1 miles in.
24 Aug 2002 · The long descent begins at Saanenmöser. 14.1 miles in.
24 Aug 2002 · Ready for the long downhill from Saanenmöser.
24 Aug 2002 · The long descent from Saanenmöser gets underway.
24 Aug 2002 · A train passes as we approach Oeschsette on our long descent. 15.7 miles in.
24 Aug 2002 · The River Simme we’ve been following, from the Garstatt bridge on Route 9. 21.1 miles in.
24 Aug 2002 · Olly snaps Michael filming on the Garstatt bridge, Route 9. 21.1 miles in.
24 Aug 2002 · Olly explains why today’s ride is so good as we roll down Route 9.
24 Aug 2002 · Olly takes a tumble on loose gravel after Boltigen. 24.3 miles in.
24 Aug 2002 · Olly in remarkably good spirits despite the gravel spill just after Boltigen.
24 Aug 2002 · Route 9 threads through Oey. 34.5 miles in.
24 Aug 2002 · Olly spots this rather nice car as we leave Oey.
24 Aug 2002 · The cycle route bridge suspended beneath the Kander road bridge. 39.0 miles in.
24 Aug 2002 · The bridge’s floor is a flimsy grille, with worrying views to the River Kander far below.
24 Aug 2002 · Beautiful Spiez harbour on Lake Thunersee. 41.0 miles in.
24 Aug 2002 · Dessert: a lumpy egg-milk-peach custard. Odd, but tasty.
24 Aug 2002 · The hostel’s private boathouse in the grounds; our boat awaits.
24 Aug 2002 · Leissigen Youth Hostel, seen from the boathouse.
24 Aug 2002 · Setting off for our rowing-boat adventure on Lake Thunersee from Leissigen.
24 Aug 2002 · Boating fun on Lake Thunersee.
24 Aug 2002 · Boating fun on Lake Thunersee.