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Return à Vizille (via Vélo) - Museum of the French Revolution + Picnic / Hike

Return à Vizille (via Vélo) - Museum of the French Revolution + Picnic / Hike

2022-05-15-bike

Ask yourself: How does a bougie chateau in the south of France act as a symbol for the French Revolution, which resulted in removing [the heads of] the aristocracy?

Come find out for yourself! We will return to Vizille! Pack a lunch picnic and pump of your Vélo tyres! On-y-va!

Vizille is an exhibit, free to all, and is run by the Govt.. It is composed of the outdoor garden spaces (which includes an outdoor zoo of sorts), as well as the Museum housed within a Chateau/Castle.

The chateau played a pivotal role in the history of the aftermath of the French revolution; this pivotal time in French history is the subject of the museum; come and learn about it!

Details about the Museum (en Anglais!): https://www.grenoble-tourisme.com/en/discover/essentials/domaine-de-vizille/

Main Route

The Vélo route from Grenoble to Vizille is a VERY EASY route. Less than 2 hours of riding, approximately 20.5 km distance, and at max a 1-2% incline grade.

You can preview it here: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/4951451242/

Trail path for (optional) hike that day: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/france/isere/belvedere-de-vizille

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.

Alternative Transportation

Alternatively, if you wish to join via Car or Bus (route Transisère X03)

Our ETA window for arrival at Village Vizille center via Velo is estimated to be 10:15->10:30 AM. We can coalesce at the entrance to the museum.

Agenda

* Meet at Fontaine du Lion (105 Rue Saint-Laurent) from 08:30 to 09:00 * First breakfast (packed) and coffee, fill your water, inspect your velo! * Depart at 08:45 +/- 15 minutes * 1.5 hours of leisurely cycling to Vizille * Second breakfast/Brunch upon arrival to keep up our blood sugar. * Straight to visit the Museum (inside the Castle / Château) * The museum closes at 12:30/noon/midi to visitors for 1 hours * Picnic: Second lunch: Relax in the beautifully manicured Victorian gardens & lawns under a shade tree and enjoy * A quick tour the Grounds/Parks (It is a mini Zoo, often with Swans and Peacocks on exhibit) * Then each member can decide how to proceed for the afternoon:

  • Take a small afternoon hike in the hills above the village (2-3 hours).
  • Cycle direct home to Grenoble
  • Bites & Beers & Coffee (or Bubble Tea!) in Grenoble

Road Cycling etiquette for the Ride:

-) A helmet (casque) is an absolute requirement for this ride. -) Follow all traffic and bicycle laws -) Be respectful of pedestrians and especially elderly persons -) Stay together as a group (I will marshal us together based on observations) -) Please perform a basic mechanical check on your bicycle/velo the night before the event: - Inflate tires to 80-90% of rate PSI - Grease and lube your chain - Test the brakes function - Test your Bell - Charge or change the batteries in your lights - Locate your lock, helmet, gloves, sunglasses, etc. Safety First! -) Please make sure your bicycle has safety 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/Reflective Clothing, Gloves, Sunglasses! -) Charge your phone, bring a charger or spare battery, etc. -) Sunscreen / Solar protection -) Pack a Lunch and some small snacks, and eat a sufficient breakfast before! -) If you plan to come for the hike after, wear comfortable clothes and shoes, etc. -) WATER: Depending on your fitness, you may need to drink as much as to 3 liters of water. You can fill up at the Fountain du Lion before departure, and at the Museum Vizille there are 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 Hazards!!", "Car En face or Derrière!", "Pot hole!", or "Dog Poop!")

And of course, if anything goes wrong, call me directly on WhatsApp at: +1-412-378-3823 (WhatsApp) or +33 07 76 78 76 61 (French Mobile). Or call 15 for medical emergencies!

Stats

  • Start time: 2022-05-15 08:30
  • End time: 2022-05-15 14:30
  • Duration: 6:00:00
  • Time to event: 82 days, 9:13:41
  • Attendees: 30
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  • Type: Bike
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