The Bergennen or hill climb race at Seebodenalp is a 500 metre climb over a 5 km track.
The top of the track providing views over Kussnacht am Rigi.
It was an event for historic bikes and some cars
The pits were perched atop the track
With some lovingly restored bikes.
And sidecars
A different day at the races!
WARNING
Alpine roads and scenery and culture are known to cause Alpinitis, a disease that creates an almost uncontrollable urge to return. The only relief is more Alpine riding, which results in reinfection.
This warning sits in small print on the first page of the book Motorcycle Journeys Through The Alps and beyond
September 2016, I had my first taste of the Alps.
I hadn’t noticed the onset of Alpinitis but in February this year I felt compelled to do a five day ride in the Australian Alps
But it wasn’t enough and here I am again in the Swiss Alps reinfecting myself.
Up amongst the glaciers.
Looking
Across the valley to the next twisty climb
Down at the switch backs just conquered
Old roads
And fast sleek sweepers
The past the lakes
Looking down
Looking across
Days in the very high passes
Nufenpass the highest in the Swiss Alps at neatly 2,500 metres
Grimsel
Furka, Susten and St Gotthard
I’ve been reinfected and I’m glad there is only one response. More Alpine riding!
Adendum
To ensure the total reinfection I have was drawn to the tortuously narrow Pragel Pass.
And its partner the Klausen.
There is no end to the beauty of these mountains.
High peaks
Touch the sky
Barren
Bare
Rocky pinnacles
Cold icy peaks
Glacial
Witnesses to time immemorial
Sliced by roads
Fast roads
Curvy roads
Hairpins
Switch backs
Smooth sweepers
Clear sky’s on in late September
But in the mountains
Weather is changeable
Keep an ear out for thunder
But today
Hear the thunder bikes
Moto Guzzi
Rolling back through the Alps from Mandello.
