At the top of Gotthard Pass, a narrow country lane runs off the main road for about 2.5 km along a high mountain meadow, through a small rugged Swiss farm and around the next mountain to a panoramic viewpoint. A sign designates this a mountain bike trail, so Rick and Markham scouted it and found it passable with road bikes--despite a couple gravel stretches--and well worth the effort. Several of us then biked out to the viewpoint.
On the return, Jim trailed us and, passing through the little farm, nearly T-boned a 300 pound pig. Or pork-chopped it. Luckily, Jim`s farming experience in suburban Connecticut (chickens, goats, fish, and one pig) had prepared him to handle the situation. He yelled, loudly, "Hey, guys! Stop! A pig!" This caused a couple of us to dismount our bikes on a very steep slope, look back and decide we couldn`t be of help.
Jim pulled out his cell phone and began snapping pictures, allowing the pig to safely cross the road, which, in turn, allowed Jim to remount his bike and chase us back to Gotthard!
Ok..one more try at posting. It may be anonomous since I have tried everything else.
ReplyDeleteSurprised none of the group knew the universal pig language....soooeeee!
I think the sauna guest was just disappointed you did not bring him a beer. Don't know why he wanted warm beer!
Cobblestones must have been tough. How fast were you able to ride on them..hopefully they were dry.
Keep blogging.
Ride safe.
LJ
To all those following this epic event, use the anonymous profile and it will allow you to post your comments!!
ReplyDeleteHope Montag was a good biking day. Neither you nor Chris blogged afterwards, which may mean you were exhausted (or off the web). You've got us addicted to these posts; how can you abandon us? Thanks for the pictures in words.
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IS it really over????
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Bet you still wish you were doing the Wilson instead! Andy
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