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Fumble Gravel went gravel riding
June 17, 2026
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Fumble Gravel went gravel riding
June 17, 2026
GravelXswiss - day 10
Day 10 (gravelxswiss.ch)
Challenge completed. Challenge conquered.
It took 10 days to get there.
Here’s the story of that final day.
After quickly wolfing down breakfast, I head straight to the bike shop and wait outside for it to open.
The first person I see arriving is a…
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Fumble Gravel went gravel riding
June 16, 2026
GravelXswiss - day 9
Day 9 (gravelxswiss.ch)
An absolute nightmare.
After nine days on the bike, I nearly gave up today, and honestly, I don’t even know if I’ll be able to set off again tomorrow morning.
But let’s start from the beginning.
It’s becoming clear that fatigue is taking its toll.…
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June 17, 2026
Good luck with the repair. Sublime scenery as usual, just missing a photo of the damn tire ;)
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Fumble Gravel went gravel riding
June 15, 2026
GravelXswiss - day 8
Day 8 (gravelxswiss.ch)
After a refreshing night’s sleep, it’s back on the bike and quickly into the climbs. To be fair, that’s pretty much the theme of the day anyway.
We start gently by following the Landquart River on a fantastic trail. The scenery is beautiful, and the…
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Fumble Gravel went gravel riding
June 14, 2026
GravelXswiss - day 7
Day 7 (gravelxswiss.ch)
Early start today, because I know exactly what’s waiting for me.
In fact, I know what’s waiting for me over the next three days.
I’m no longer part of the “ignorance is bliss” team. When I reconnoitered this final section last year, I could always…
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Fumble Gravel went gravel riding
June 13, 2026
GravelXswiss - day 6
Day 6 (gravelxswiss.ch)
This day had everything going for it: a shorter stage than expected, “gentle” elevation gain, the return of sunshine, and absolutely no clouds on the horizon.
Well… not quite.
The trouble starts before I even leave. While checking my top-tube bag, I realize that my…
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Fumble Gravel went gravel riding
June 12, 2026
GravelXswiss - day 5
Day 5 (gravelxswiss.ch)
The morning starts with a bang: the Pragel Pass. That’s 900 meters of climbing (although actually more, because the road starts climbing well before the official start of the pass—who knows why they decided to place the start there) over 11 km (or rather 9…
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June 13, 2026
The serious business resumes! The storks in Uznach are incredible.
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Fumble Gravel went gravel riding
June 11, 2026
GravelXswiss - day 4
Day 4 (gravelxswiss.ch)
I say goodbye to the hikers with whom I had been competing for space around the stove to dry our shoes. Well, I won in the end because they didn’t dare leave their shoes there overnight. I, however, had spotted a warm air outlet pipe…
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June 12, 2026
Despite the rain it was an "easy" stage with "only" 1300m of elevation gain ;D
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Fumble Gravel went gravel riding
June 10, 2026
GravelXswiss - day 3
Day 3 (gravelxswiss.ch)
Well, the welcome at TCS campsites is so good that although the reception desk only opens at 9:00 a.m. for payment, breakfast is served from 8:00 a.m. We decide to adjust our plans and take full advantage of it, enjoying a proper meal before setting…
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Fumble Gravel went gravel riding
June 9, 2026
GravelXswiss - day 2
Day 2 (gravelxswiss.ch)
No two days are alike. We set off at 8:00 a.m. in the rain, which quickly turns into a downpour.
After an hour of climbing alone, I meet up with Gaétan, my adventure companion for the next two days.
We start strong with 500 meters…
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June 10, 2026
The elevation gain starts to sting :) Gambatte !
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Fumble Gravel went gravel riding
June 8, 2026
GravelXswiss - day 1
Day 1
Full of enthusiasm, I arrive at Geneva’s harbor, the starting point of the GravelXswiss challenge route (gravelxswiss.ch), which I plan to complete in 10 days.
First disappointment: no Jet d’Eau. It’s only 7:30 a.m., and during the summer season it doesn’t start operating until 9:00 a.m.…
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June 9, 2026
So, this first stage?
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Fumble Gravel went gravel riding
June 6, 2026
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June 18, 2026
Well done Eric, congratulations you have earned your Pioneer badge!
And very strong to stumble upon probably the only repairman in Switzerland who doesn't know the trick of the tire bead at the bottom of the rim's groove...
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