Its August, perfect weather and a weekend so the roads were busy - too busy in fact to make the descent of Grimsel enjoyable. I don't mind the climb, its a very wide road, even gradient and great visibility on the south side, but when motor bikers overtake at speed on the descent its quite scary. Nearly lost it entering one tunnel today, I didn't take my glasses off so didn't see the bend to the right till late and I was riding the center of the road hoping nothing fast was approaching in the opposite direction.
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So not a recommend route at the weekend, but turning off and up the Grosse Shiedegg is always recommended as its closed to private transport. I've taken the photos last time, so today I could concentrate on the climb and riding these very steep slopes whilst admiring the amazing scenery and chatting to members of VC Lyss.Today, on what should have been the most enjoyable and fastest descent from Grindelwald to Interlaken, I was faced with a galeforce wind blowing up the valley - struggling to reach 30kph at times, and on quite a slope.
Very nice road to finish along the north of Thunersee. The lake was that turquoise blue colour which looks so unreal but is the colour of these mountain lakes. Lots of swimming spots here, some with diving boards, and all very busy on this sunny day.
150km. 3100m climbing, whats the best way to maintain this for 7 days time?
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