Friday 7 September 2012

Mainau. The Flower Island of Lake Constance. Yes, they have flowers, & more. Pretty nice really (manly cough!) wink

Friday 7 September 2012

Pfahlbaumuseum Unteruhldingen. Completely unpronounceable! wink Is an open air museum of stilt houses we passed today.

Friday 7 September 2012

By the shore of Lake Constance. It's huge, with beautiful clear water as you can see. Waiting for the Mainau ferry.

Thursday 6 September 2012

Liquidity from ECB bond purchases to be "fully sterilised"? Check their plan... I think not! Who do these people think they are kidding?

Thursday 6 September 2012

Lake Constance at sunset. Hanging out with the swans... although Pratiwi finds them big & scary any closer than this!

Thursday 6 September 2012

Another ride into Lindau today, this time with Pratiwi. Very nice cycling through the orchards and vineyards.

Tuesday 4 September 2012

LOL! Developer's time is 'free'? Software licences are 'expensive'? Most managers are... well - you decide! wink http://www.dilbert.com/strips/co...

Monday 3 September 2012

@MattWilson77: "slowest last km of a race I've ever seen! Brutal finish at the Vuelta." Absolutely. Love to see the pros bury themselves! grin

Monday 3 September 2012

Edeka supermarket, Langenargen: new shops always an adventure. Found this aisle to be somehow photogenic. Beer? wink

Sunday 2 September 2012

Might have done a bit of pavé while sightseeing in Lindau this morning. Nice view from nearby Eichenberg too smile

Saturday 1 September 2012

Great day at Eurobike 2012. Scored some nice goodies. Pearl Izumi win for best dancers & giving out cake. Erm... was a bike show, right ? wink

Saturday 1 September 2012

Part of the huge outdoor demo area. Given it was wet & so much on display indoors we completely skipped this. Crazy!

Saturday 1 September 2012

SRAM XX1. I'm not convinced. Look at the size of that rear cassette (10-42T) & that chainline. Hmmmmm?

Saturday 1 September 2012

I've long admired Lupine lights, but thought them a little large. No longer - this Piko looks excellent!

Saturday 1 September 2012

3T doing in with minimalist style. Like those deep dish rims and the way the spoke seems to slot in.

Saturday 1 September 2012

Unsightly chain? A tandem with it's covered in what looks like flexible electrical conduit. Not heard of belt drive?

Saturday 1 September 2012

Corratec showing off their development bike rig. That's a lot of wires & sensors. Note the GoPro camera too!

Saturday 1 September 2012

Pinarello touting their TdF connections. Now, where have I seen that bike before? Hint: http://rainton.com/lCH wink

Saturday 1 September 2012

Lots of shiny, Italian, Gaerne shoes.

Saturday 1 September 2012

A little something I happened to 'pick up' on the Cervelo stand... & other stuff they just left lying around. Wow!

Saturday 1 September 2012

Moots YBB: a 'zero pivot' design that relies on the flex of the (in this case Titanium) frame for travel.

Saturday 1 September 2012

Kona had a Western Saloon as part of their stand. But we're on a mission so no time to hang with the cool kids today!

Saturday 1 September 2012

Being fitted with custom insoles. The 'mould' is a bag of silica particles connected to a vacuum pump. Yes, I asked.

Saturday 1 September 2012

Skyver... hike up a trail carrying it, then roll down on this? Erm... no thanks!

Saturday 1 September 2012

A whole load of mountain bikes on display. Take your pick... it's all here!

Saturday 1 September 2012

Remember: Dogs die in hot cars! Hopefully they don't in a plastic clad cage fitted to one's handle bars!

Saturday 1 September 2012

Garmin was among one of the most popular accessory stands. Lots of their devices on display to play with.

Saturday 1 September 2012

There were lots of fancy bags for the relaxed, fashionable city lady or gent. Couriers need not apply.

Saturday 1 September 2012

Clothes and helmets for... well... for people a whole lot cooler than this old man!? wink

Saturday 1 September 2012

Some people were obviously snagging show bargains. We picked up a couple of cheaper goodies & lots of freebies smile

Saturday 1 September 2012

Wheels, rims, wheels, wheels, wheels, wheels... wink

Saturday 1 September 2012

Crazy rear shock on the Cannondale Jekyll. I'd be worried about sourcing a spare or servicing down the line.

Saturday 1 September 2012

Peter Sagan's 'Tourminator' Cannondale. Oh dear! Groan!

Saturday 1 September 2012

Plenty of crossers here... and a few things pretending to be cyclo-cross bikes too.

Saturday 1 September 2012

Looking for a novelty, multi-coloured toolkit? Too mundane? How about a wheel building robot? It's all here!

Saturday 1 September 2012

In no particular order... just a whole load of pretty road stuff and bling!

Saturday 1 September 2012

Misc. beauties, cruisers, franken-bikes, hipster rides and oddities. You decide which is which!

Saturday 1 September 2012

Pratiwi with a few interesting fashion items. Not about the helmet, but the other pieces get a thumbs up.

Saturday 1 September 2012

Just two of the many component demo rigs: these are for Arsis microSHIFT & Magura hydraulic rim brakes.

Saturday 1 September 2012

Finally... a bike sized for Pratiwi? wink

Saturday 1 September 2012

Looooooads of bling everywhere. Here's a few random bits to drool over.

Saturday 1 September 2012

A fashion show at a bike exhibition? More like an entertaining dance show. Have to admit... the guys had some moves!

Saturday 1 September 2012

Summer in the Black Forest? Yes, that's 7°C! Although it was early morning at over 1200m altitude. Still... brrrrrrr!

Friday 31 August 2012

'lunch' in Todtnau. Well, there was other stuff, but not so pretty. If only we could survive on beer & cake alone! wink

Wednesday 29 August 2012

Passed this mad storm front on the way home. Threw in some 'extreme' processing too. We managed to stay dry, BTW! grin

Wednesday 29 August 2012

Passing by St Blasien. Cathedral here has loads of shiny marble under it's huge dome. Little village is pretty too.

Wednesday 29 August 2012

Have just discovered we will be passing right by http://www.eurobike-show.com/ (world's largest bike show) on Saturday (public day). Pitstop! wink grin

Tuesday 28 August 2012

Out riding today ran out of water twice & cramped up bottom of final climb: 7km/400m to home with no water & no power... Good times! wink

Monday 27 August 2012

Freiburg: on a sunny afternoon feels like a really vibrant place. Lots of young folk enjoying life... us included? wink

Monday 27 August 2012

Hike to Feldberg (highest peak in the Black Forest) & Feldsee (little lake). Very nice, if a bit chilly to start.