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Took the Hybrid for a spin...
By: Arjan Date: August 12, 2015, 2:20 pm
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[font=arial]Friends of mine were having a ball, as they do each
year, in the Alps and the Mrs. suggested taking the Hybrid there
for a spin to go and see them...
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Plan was to take the "South Entrance" on the way up and come
back over Mont Cenis for a very good breakfast at the lake. Good
plan - but unfort. was the road blocked 40 miles from the
destination and was a 120 miles detour required...
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So, after some serious climbing and good views I made it to the
camping and time for some sleep.
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Next day, several vehicles were serviced and a good time was had
with friends, old & new. The evening & night were filled with a
serious thunderstorm and worse rain but the tent did it's thing
and kept me dry..
Monday morning saw me heading home again.
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Part of the route was taken by a well know guy : Hannibal
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Just after dark I was back home. 1,200 kms. in 2 days in a 53
year young Series Hybrid. Didn't miss a beat..
Not bad me thinks :smilewide:[/font]
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Re: Took the Hybrid for a spin...
By: blenky Date: August 12, 2015, 2:41 pm
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looks like a good time was had. great pics.
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Re: Took the Hybrid for a spin...
By: hippydave Date: August 12, 2015, 4:31 pm
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all i can say is you jammy git.
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