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No more snow on the roads - Delphisa - 03-08-2015

Yesterday was not yet a very nice day for riding, as winter is still here -no more in the valley, but on every surrounding mountains. But as a historical reconstitution, a 200th year anniversary, was organized not far from Grenoble, we decided to go out and joint the event with the CB1100.
So the goal of the ride was Laffrey, 1000 m altitude. We found the snow on the countrysides, but now roads are quite clear and dry. Good!

A little bit cold when arrived in Laffrey area
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About 5 or 10 thousand spectators for the "rencontre" reconstitution (only a little part on this picture). Being there with the bike instead of the car gave a much easier way for finding parking!
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North side : Royalist troop
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South side : Napoleon troop

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Happy end : no gun shot on this event - royalist troop rendered to Napoleon... It seems this guy had a very special charisma
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Frozen lakes all around
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Strangely, no one using the pique-nique tables on the Pierre-Chatel rest area... Wink
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An other place I like in this area, is the "Pierre Percée" (rock arch)
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When sky is really blue this picture is better. But we have to take the weather as it is, don't we?
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At last, an other large viewpoint on the road back to Grenoble
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Eventually, one more nice day riding with th CB1100 Cool

Some more photos of the day (and larger size) : follow this link [url=https://picasaweb.google.com/jp.sembely/2015_03_07Laffrey?authuser=0&feat=directlink]picasa Laffrey 2015-0307 album


RE: No more snow on the roads - the Ferret - 03-08-2015

Great pictures Delphisa. I find the last one stunning. Beautiful country and motorcycle. Good combination.

I like your white full face helmets. Think I will get one.


No more snow on the roads - Capo - 03-08-2015

Stunning scenery, beautiful pix...and, needless to say, nice bike. The roads have cleared here, but lots of snow on the ground and even on the beach. Mini- rivers running across the roads here and there from snow melt. I took out my Swiss Army bike today for a 50 mile loop, and at 45 degrees, with proper gear, it was nice. .


RE: No more snow on the roads - rboe - 03-08-2015

Wonderful!


RE: No more snow on the roads - Rocky_imp - 03-08-2015

Great pictures Thumbs Up Thumbs Up


No more snow on the roads - Cormanus - 03-08-2015

Great report and pictures Delphissa. Around Grenoble looks like a fabulous place to ride.

Nice pics, Capo. So glad I seldom have to ride near snow.


RE: No more snow on the roads - CB4ME_imp - 03-08-2015

Wonderful pictures. The reenactment was great. Love the uniforms. And the mountains? Simply spectacular!

The 2013 CB1100 in the white is a real beauty. I will bookman your Picasa web page for later viewing. Outstanding job!!


RE: No more snow on the roads - metallyguitarded_imp - 03-08-2015

Beautiful photos! And great report. Thanks!


RE: No more snow on the roads - Delphisa - 03-09-2015

Thanks for the comments Rolleyes

(03-08-2015, 04:30 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Great pictures Delphisa. I find the last one stunning. Beautiful country and motorcycle. Good combination.

I like your white full face helmets. Think I will get one.

Yes I like the simple white helmet paint. These are Nolan N63, not high end of the market but it does the job, comfort and protection. Not very good sonic insulation, so you easily think of the speed: when too much noise, maybe you're off limits...Tongue