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Freitag, 12. Januar 2018
180110 Wannenkopf
neill, 11:58h
The plan was to use the touring skis to walk up to the Wannenkopf for a drink. But after about 10 minutes, I slipped on the ice and while sliding the binding broke off my ski. The result was that I fell over and slid head first back down the slope.
Probably the shortest ski tour I ever did.
A few days later I received brand new bindings, mounted on my skis and all for free. Thank you Fischer and Sporthaus Baronsee!
Probably the shortest ski tour I ever did.
A few days later I received brand new bindings, mounted on my skis and all for free. Thank you Fischer and Sporthaus Baronsee!
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Sonntag, 7. Januar 2018
180106 Pfronten
neill, 19:58h
The snow has either melted or been washed away. In the morning Gertrud asked if I wanted to go for a walk so we walked to Reichenbach for a coffee. It was so sunny and warm that I was motivated to take my MTB out for a run. Not so far and few hills but still the first ride of 2018.
20km and 240 meters of climbing. Track is at https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=iflakhrjfqzsykjv
20km and 240 meters of climbing. Track is at https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=iflakhrjfqzsykjv
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Samstag, 6. Januar 2018
180101 Varaždin
neill, 17:28h
I started the new year with a whoile series of business meetings in and around the beautiful city of Varaždin in Croatia. On the flight to Zagreb there were 26 passengers on board and everyone got three seats.
The city is stunning, the people are efficient and friendly and I can't wait to return in summer.
The city is stunning, the people are efficient and friendly and I can't wait to return in summer.
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Dienstag, 26. Dezember 2017
171226 Lachenerhütte
neill, 14:28h
Another sunny day. Another ski tour :-) As the terrace at Sportheim Böck was so full yesterday, I aimed for an Alp twenty meters higher up the mountain. Much nicer. Hardly any people. Amazing the difference it makes when you have to bring your own food and drink :-)
Track up is at https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=hujonzvlrqxfizuk
Track up is at https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=hujonzvlrqxfizuk
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Montag, 25. Dezember 2017
171225 Sportheim Böck
neill, 15:34h
Christmas Day, sunshine and snow. So once again I walked up to Sportheim Böck and enjoyed a Capuccino. I took my time but was "rewarded" with a 114bpm average pulse :-)
Track for the ascent at https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=jifiwyksdwqihrgf and descent at https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=kahbhpyhhjumbuam
Track for the ascent at https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=jifiwyksdwqihrgf and descent at https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=kahbhpyhhjumbuam
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Sonntag, 24. Dezember 2017
171222 La Graciosa to Arrecife
neill, 23:12h
A day sail to get me near the airport ready for tomorrow. No one sick. No monster waves. No problems!
34.5 nautical miles. Track is at https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=xugbjfxkwumgjcqq
34.5 nautical miles. Track is at https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=xugbjfxkwumgjcqq
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171224 Sportheim Böck
neill, 16:20h
First trip out with the touring skis today. Three days ago I was climbing a volcano in shorts and a T-shirt and today I walked with skis up the local mountain. It is a tough life - but some one has to do it.
Track (just ascending) at https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=tciwoprulvqjycqk
Track (just ascending) at https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=tciwoprulvqjycqk
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Donnerstag, 21. Dezember 2017
171221 La Graciosa.
neill, 18:54h
Today is the winter solstice but I was out cycling in shorts and a T-shirt. You just need to be far enough south. Yesterday we arrived by sailing boat at the Island of La Graciosa ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graciosa,_Canary_Islands ) and today Shane and I hired some bikes and went for a ride round the island and a walk up the dormant volcano of Montana Bermeja.
More about the day at https://buruwang.org/2017/12/26/la-graciosa/
Our Track is at https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=xudkbccdfxqwnwgx
More about the day at https://buruwang.org/2017/12/26/la-graciosa/
Our Track is at https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=xudkbccdfxqwnwgx
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171218 Agadir to Caleta del Sabo
neill, 18:50h
After nine days of waiting, the winds and the swell in the Atlantic finally reduced and we crossed over from Morocco to the island of La Graciosa in two days. Debbie was ill so it was just Shane and I doing watch alternately. Tiring but fun.
227 nautical miles. The complete track is at https://www.gpsies.com/viewStages.do?fileId=wohsbshuoknomyho
227 nautical miles. The complete track is at https://www.gpsies.com/viewStages.do?fileId=wohsbshuoknomyho
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171213 Marakesch
neill, 18:46h
Stuck in Agadir waiting for Atlantic storms to abate so took a trip to Marakesch.
A bit more about my trip at https://buruwang.org/2017/12/25/marrakesch/
A bit more about my trip at https://buruwang.org/2017/12/25/marrakesch/
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171205 Ayamonte to Agadir
neill, 18:43h
The first stage in a sailing trip to the Canary Islands. The trip across the Straits of Gibraltar was like being in a washing machine. The sail down the African coast a little more relaxed. 100 hours in total.
A little more about the trip at https://buruwang.org/2017/12/25/the-perfect-reach/
480 nautical miles. The complete track is at https://www.gpsies.com/viewStages.do?fileId=xhilttdbtfuqbmsw
A little more about the trip at https://buruwang.org/2017/12/25/the-perfect-reach/
480 nautical miles. The complete track is at https://www.gpsies.com/viewStages.do?fileId=xhilttdbtfuqbmsw
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Sonntag, 3. Dezember 2017
171202 Nikolaus Spinning
neill, 11:44h
This evening we spent three hours on our spinning bikes at the fitness studio in Seeg. Three different instructors each for one hour. Schnapps and chocolate during the event and pasta and beer afterwards. Not sure that the net result was a calorie loss :-)
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Samstag, 25. November 2017
171123 Sportheim Böck
neill, 18:21h
It was a starry Thursday evening. Inge suggested we walk up the mountain to Sportheim Böck and enjoy flasks of mulled wine and biscuits at the top. It was fun but I think we ate and drank more calories than we burned off.
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Freitag, 10. November 2017
171105 Grüntensee
neill, 16:21h
Unlike yesterday, today was neither warm or sunny but Caro convinced me to go out cycling. We were absolutely soaked through by the time we got home.
16km and 194 meters of climbing. Track is at https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=pursvgmnlfreafyt
16km and 194 meters of climbing. Track is at https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=pursvgmnlfreafyt
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171104 Grüntensee
neill, 16:19h
Warm and sunny in November so a quick ride round the grüntensee.
18km and 220 meters of climbing. Track at https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=lcrfautssgvprsfj
18km and 220 meters of climbing. Track at https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=lcrfautssgvprsfj
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Donnerstag, 2. November 2017
171101 Wertach
neill, 15:40h
A boys autumn walk down to the Wertach River. Robert, chris and I.
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Sonntag, 15. Oktober 2017
171025 Mittelberg
neill, 18:22h
I thought summer had finished but outside is beautiful. Yesterday Jon finished rebuilding my MTB - changing to a folding frame (see https://buruwang.org/2017/10/14/folding-mountainbike-paratrooper/ ) - so today was the perfect day to test it.
It is ten weeks since the last time I was on my MTB and todays trip in no way compared with the 2000 meters of climbing through the Uina Valley (https://neill.blogger.de/stories/2652936/ ) but it reminded me why I love mountain biking. You can go anywhere. You are unstoppable :-)
22km and 325 meters of climbing. Track is at https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=dqjqfadntczgwfgj
It is ten weeks since the last time I was on my MTB and todays trip in no way compared with the 2000 meters of climbing through the Uina Valley (https://neill.blogger.de/stories/2652936/ ) but it reminded me why I love mountain biking. You can go anywhere. You are unstoppable :-)
22km and 325 meters of climbing. Track is at https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=dqjqfadntczgwfgj
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Freitag, 13. Oktober 2017
171013 Eisenberg
neill, 21:09h
Today I was hard at work and my colleague (who works part time) sent me a photo of her out cycling. Luckily after work it was still sunny so I went out and took a picture to send to her :-)
20km and 322 meters of climbing. Track is at https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=tgfnrlaxmqsjiavu
20km and 322 meters of climbing. Track is at https://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=tgfnrlaxmqsjiavu
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Mittwoch, 11. Oktober 2017
171011 Grüntensee
neill, 20:47h
I was meant to be spinning this evening but I was the only person on the list so they cancelled it. The sun was shining so instead I went cycling.
20km and 259 meters of climbing. Track is at https://buruwang.org/2017/06/19/marine-insurance/
20km and 259 meters of climbing. Track is at https://buruwang.org/2017/06/19/marine-insurance/
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171010 Spinning
neill, 09:25h
It is dark again in the evenings so it is time for spinning. First session was yesterday and I could still walk today so I went again.
I achieve an average of about 130W over the whole hour. Hopefully that will improve over the winter.
I started spinning just as a "winter training" for biking but now I enjoy it just as a sport for its own sake. Good music, good trainers and a nice warm shower afterwards. Then I sleep no problem :-)
I achieve an average of about 130W over the whole hour. Hopefully that will improve over the winter.
I started spinning just as a "winter training" for biking but now I enjoy it just as a sport for its own sake. Good music, good trainers and a nice warm shower afterwards. Then I sleep no problem :-)
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