How time flys...catching up...AGAIN!

So another Swiss National day weekend approached and VTT was back on. I took Friday off and Jay and I hit up PDS:


A nice day ripping Crozet and Champery. That night I headed back to GE to see my wonderful overworked wife.
The next day I headed back to bike with Jay while KK took a ride with Mette and Achilles!

No the helicopter was not for me..luckily...


...KK's day:



That night for National day KK and I met up again with Mette for a little fod and drink in Carouge....very cool vibe and I know the Swiss anthem ;-)


After some chow he headed into GE to the Fete De Geneve to meet up with the crew:



..and saw some killer fireworks:

On Sunday we chilled but it was off to Russia on Monday:


A very cool weekend..and I can't wait for another year in CH.
+ Note I have been here for 3 years now :-)

Back ...again..to the future...VTT in Crans

So after a few days in Turkey I returned to GE and was ready after a week off to bike. Friday night KK and I had a nice dinner and then saw a movie (Bruno). On Saturday I woke up to meet Jay at Lavaux to head to Crans Montana. We arrived on a very cool, sunny day to meet up with two friends Marius and Chis from TGR....and it was on!






..and here is a vid from Jay summarizing a great day!

Crans Montana from Ripzalot on Vimeo.

That night we hooked up with Tam, Jen, Jay, and Jen's mom for a nice dinner in Laussane at Chez Harper. Great food, great friends, and a SICK wedding quilt.. Pics to come!..thanks Jen we love it!!!!!
On Sunday we took a nice 25 mile bike ride through GE and then grabbed some food at the Croix De Rozon Marche. Another great weekend. KK continues to work too much, but I know there is an end. This weekend more biking and then off to Bordeaux for a nice relaxed weekend. I am off to Russia on Monday. More to come........

Tour De France: Yverdon Les Bain

So another weekend approached and rain was forecasted so KK and I chilled in GE Saturday and caught up on some much needed chill time after a hectic week at work. Sunday came and the weather looked good so we took the opportunity to see the TDF in CH! We grabbed a train to Yverdon Les Bain from GE and arrived to see the caravan setting up.

The caravan is a pre-race favorite with kids and adults alike where there are "floats" that drive around about an hour before the race and throw out free swag from the TDF sponsors.




..and we got some...


After the caravan passed we walked about a mile and found a slight incline so when the Peleton passed it would be more than 10 seconds...and here it comes!



There's Lance!!!

Bye Lance!


....that was cool! Next year more tailgating though.

After the race passed KK and I grab some lunch in the cute town center:


After lunch we headed back to GE and I grabbed my bag to head to Istanbul...more to come!