Ancestors

Written by jexner on 2025-02-02 at 12:23

Jeff and I tackled the Gempen, today,the "other hill" around here. To be fair, for a lot of people the Blauen is "the other hill".

Anyway.

It was cold and overcast, and a little muddy, but not too bad. This is the last "flat" before the top, visible on the right. #MTB #Fatbike #MorningRide

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Toot

Written by jexner on 2025-02-02 at 12:26

There is a restaurant at the top. It opens at 11 on Sundays, which is probably just as well. When we got there, I was pretty shattered. There is a short, punchy climb which I managed to do for the first time in a long time. #Fatbike

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Descendants

Written by jexner on 2025-02-02 at 12:28

That is the Blauen over there, almost invisible with the clouds.

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Written by jexner on 2025-02-02 at 12:30

We went down Arlesheim Trail, which was muddier than we thought it'd be. I guess we hadn't been on the Gempen for so long that we had forgotten about it's ability to cling to bikes and hold on to mud... #Fatbike

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Written by jexner on 2025-02-02 at 12:32

When we got back to the car, we found Charles' car right behind it. Turns out he was riding the Gempen with his son.

Albeit some "shiiit!" moment on the muddy down hill, this was a great ride!

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Written by jexner on 2025-02-02 at 13:11

The GripGrab gloves performed well, again. I do no longer think they're infallible, because the tips of my fingers do get cold.

But:

When we were back at Jeff's and we washed the bikes, I did not notice that while doing so, I completely soaked the gloves. I did not notice because my hands stayed dry. That was impressive!

(cc @nellie_m)

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Written by jexner on 2025-02-02 at 13:12

Like washing your FiveTens while you're washing the bike, because you're wearing SealSkinz socks, and so you can do it with the shoes on. Similar experience.

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