Cycling from Zurich to Locarno via San Bernadino
As preparation for the 275km/5500m “Vertical Brevet” I cycled from Zurich to Locarno via the San Bernadino pass.
The plan was to start in Zurich at 5AM, cycle to Walenstadt to meet friends Max and Lukas. Then to cycle to Thusis to pick up Adrian to climb to the top of the San Bernadino Pass. Then to drop down through Tessin to get to Locarno.
Here is the route on Komoot
Most of the following photos are screenshots from video footage I took (I guess you can tell because of the Fish-Eye effect).
Setting out at Dawn gave an incredibly red Sky.
Left without helmet (stupid)
I left without my helmet, so I had to return. Wasn't a super way to start the ride
Fog over Greifensee
The route along the Walensee is very beautiful
We’ve passed through Thusis now and have started the long climb
Above the tree line
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The Peak!
We’ve said goodbye to Adrian now and Max, Lukas and I started the descent. Max is in the fetching yellow jacket.
Glorious
Getting Aero are we max?
Cows on the road!
Moo
Beautiful valley
Tenero
Lago Maggiore ahead
In Locarno!
Cobblestones
Not sure if I needed cobblestones after 260km in the saddle...Final push up this little climb…
Arrived!
Only need to carry the bike up these steps now...