Geneva to Nice (The Beginning)
In 2 bike bags I have the following stuff.
duct tape
inner tube
hex keys
puncture repair
pump
brake blocks
screwdriver
2 water bottles (litre each)
shorts x1
lycras x1
helmet
sunglasses
bike gloves
gloves
sun tan stuff
windproof jacket
waterproof jacket
2 buffs
lycra booties
cycletop
waterproof trousers
pants x1
boxers x2
trainers
tshirt
small towel like a rag
lightweigth leisure trousers
sawn off toothbrush
washing stuff
toothpaste
inhaler
camera
phone
mp3
credit cards
bike lock
wee book
passport
maps and route info
acc details
compass
first aid
penknife
I took the overnight train to Oslo from Trondheim. Snorers galore drove me to the all night bar on the train. Next took the plane to Geneva, very warm when I got off the plane.
Cruised to the youth hostel after painstakingly building my bike from its ziptied deflated state.
Went to a bike shop and purchased a cycle computer which is bust. Pumped up tyres also as 120psi on a plane is a recipe for BOOM.
Went to a nice french feeling cafe called cafe remar and had an expresso. Maccys from dinner with lake geneva for a view. Lovely relaxed vibe here, must come back with Helen some day. People were swimming in lake geneva.. it looked so nice.
So the cycle trip starts properly tomorrow; will sort out cycle computer and get on the road. Relatively short starter day along the coast of lake geneva. Cant wait.