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Return à Vizille (via Vélo) - Museum of the French Revolution + Hike |
[Event moved from the Museum Circuit group to here, appended with Hike]
Hi all!
Ask yourself: How does a Bougie chateau in the south of France act as a symbol for the French Revolution, which removed [the heads of] the aristocracy ??
Come find out for yourself!
Late August we will return to Vizille; for some of us, this is a chance to finish visiting the remainder of the Museum and enjoy the last of the long summer days.
Pack a lunch picnic and pump of your velo's tyres! On-Y-Va!
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( You, of course, are welcome to join via Car or Bus! Our ETA window for arrival at Village Vizille is 10:15->10:30 AM)
Details about the museum (en Anglais!): https://www.grenoble-tourisme.com/en/discover/essentials/domaine-de-vizille/
The velo route from Grenoble to Vizille is VERY EASY. Less than 2 hrs, 20.5 Km, and at max a 1-2% incline grade outgoing, and even easier returning. You can preview it here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/3351881878
Trail path for (optional) hike that day: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-4b04a68--33 Only 990 feet (333 meter) elevation increase/change. So we will barely break a sweat. But it should be a nice way to end the day.
Agenda:
-) Meet at Fontaine du Lion (105 Rue Saint-Laurent) by the Bakery between 08:00 and 08:30 -) First breakfast (packed) and coffee, fill your water, inspect your velo! -) Depart at 08:30 +/- 10 minutes -) Second Breakfast: A quick stop at Boulangerie Pâtisserie Traiteur - Maison Lenoir (5 Rue Ampère, 38000 Grenoble just of Crs Berriat/St. Bruno) -- This is because Boulangerie Pâtisserie La Cymaise near Foundtain Du Lyon is closed for Vacance/Vacation. -) 1.5 Hours of cycling to Vizille -) First Lunch/Brunch: Quickly -) Visit the Museum (Castle / Château) -) The museum closes at 12:00 to visitors for 1 hours -) Second lunch: Relax in the beautiful Victorian lawns under a shade tree and enjoy -) Tour the Grounds/Park -) Then each member can decide:
- Take a small hike in the hills above the castle.
- Cycle home to Grenoble (Petite Group) -) Third lunch. -) Cycle back to Grenoble (main group) -) Bites & Beers & Coffee (Or Bubble Tea!) in Grenoble
Rules for the Museum/Grounds:
-) Follow all French Government rules for social distancing and COVID-19 virus transfer mitigation (Wash Hands, Wear Face Masks, Physical Distance, etc.) -) Follow all safety rules posted at the Museum! -) Be Polite !
Rules for the Ride:
-) Please perform a basic mechanical check on your bicycle/velo the night before! (Inflate tires to 80-90% of rate PSI, grease/lube the chain, test the brakes function, etc.) -) Please make sure your bicycle has illumination (Lights). The path takes a combination of road and cycle paths, but we should error on the side of caution always have lights activated when riding. -) Please bring bicycle safety gear: High Viz Clothing, Helmet / Cask (REQUIRED!), Gloves, Sunglasses! -) Charge your phone, Spare battery, etc. -) Sunscreen / Solar protection -) Pack a Lunch (1-to-4), and some small snacks, and eat a sufficient meal before! -) If you plan to come for the hike, bring a whistle, wear comfortable shoes, etc. -) WATER: Depending on your fitness, you may need up to 3 liters of water. You can fill up at the fountain before departure, and at the Museum public fountains are available. -) Stay together; we will figure out a pace comfortable for everyone -) Verbally call out any hazards that you spot ("fait attention!!", "Car Back/Derrière!", "Pot hole!")
And of course, if anything goes crazy, call me direct: +1-412-378-3823 (WhatsApp) or +33 07 76 78 76 61 (Mobile), or at my name on Facebook Messenger.
- Start time: 2020-08-16 08:30
- End time: 2020-08-16 18:30
- Duration: 10:00:00
- Time to event: 4 days, 10:19:45
- Attendees: 14
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