Basel -> Interlaken

Tested the Boardman CX Pro for the first time fully loaded with camping equipment on a trip from Basel to Interlaken. The bike coped well, apart from 2 punctures. One was unexpected pinch, could be a spoke, then the replacement tube went which I thought was new until I found it was a repaired patch which eventually melted in the heat and came unstuck. Is it worth repairing tubes? It might be in Switzerland, as 3 spare tubes cost me 30CHF in Steffisberg.

Next day was the Klein Scheidegg free from luggage which always feels good to shed early in the morning. Had to wait for a heavy thunderstorm to pass in Grindelwald, after which I had a free route up the Scheidegg. Pity the garmin ran out of juice here.

The route up is totally always too boring for a mountainbike, the CX bike was good but my gears are far too high generally so making this uncomfortably steep at times. Down to Wengen the path is smooth, some parts would benefit from suspension forks, but its the part down to Lauterbrunnen which is not so nice. Rideable, just on the brakes the whole time.

All done, back to Manor Farm campsite, showered and tent packed before checkout at 12noon!

Leaving the Jura behind

Lauterbrunnen