Return à Vizille (via Vélo) - Museum of the French Revolution + Hike

[Event moved from the Museum Circuit group to here, appended with Hike]

Hi all!

Ask yourself: How does a Bougie chateau in the south of France act as a symbol for the French Revolution, which removed [the heads of] the aristocracy ??

Come find out for yourself!

Late August we will return to Vizille; for some of us, this is a chance to finish visiting the remainder of the Museum and enjoy the last of the long summer days.

Pack a lunch picnic and pump of your velo's tyres! On-Y-Va!

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( You, of course, are welcome to join via Car or Bus! Our ETA window
for arrival at Village Vizille is 10:15->10:30 AM)

Details about the museum (en Anglais!): https://www.grenoble-tourisme.com/en/discover/essentials/domaine-de-vizille/

The velo route from Grenoble to Vizille is VERY EASY. Less than 2 hrs, 20.5 Km, and at max a 1-2% incline grade outgoing, and even easier returning. You can preview it here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/3351881878

Trail path for (optional) hike that day: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-4b04a68--33 Only 990 feet (333 meter) elevation increase/change. So we will barely break a sweat. But it should be a nice way to end the day.

Agenda:

-) Meet at Fontaine du Lion (105 Rue Saint-Laurent) by the Bakery between 08:00 and 08:30
-) First breakfast (packed) and coffee, fill your water, inspect your velo!
-) Depart at 08:30 +/- 10 minutes
-) Second Breakfast: A quick stop at Boulangerie Pâtisserie Traiteur - Maison Lenoir (5 Rue Ampère, 38000 Grenoble just of Crs Berriat/St. Bruno) -- This is because Boulangerie Pâtisserie La Cymaise near Foundtain Du Lyon is closed for Vacance/Vacation.
-) 1.5 Hours of cycling to Vizille
-) First Lunch/Brunch: Quickly
-) Visit the Museum (Castle / Château)
-) The museum closes at 12:00 to visitors for 1 hours
-) Second lunch: Relax in the beautiful Victorian lawns under a shade tree and enjoy
-) Tour the Grounds/Park
-) Then each member can decide:

• Take a small hike in the hills above the castle.
• Cycle home to Grenoble (Petite Group)
  -) Third lunch.
  -) Cycle back to Grenoble (main group)
  -) Bites & Beers & Coffee (Or Bubble Tea!) in Grenoble

Rules for the Museum/Grounds:

-) Follow all French Government rules for social distancing and COVID-19 virus transfer mitigation (Wash Hands, Wear Face Masks, Physical Distance, etc.)
-) Follow all safety rules posted at the Museum!
-) Be Polite !

Rules for the Ride:

-) Please perform a basic mechanical check on your bicycle/velo the night before! (Inflate tires to 80-90% of rate PSI, grease/lube the chain, test the brakes function, etc.)
-) Please make sure your bicycle has illumination (Lights). The path takes a combination of road and cycle paths, but we should error on the side of caution always have lights activated when riding.
-) Please bring bicycle safety gear: High Viz Clothing, Helmet / Cask (REQUIRED!), Gloves, Sunglasses!
-) Charge your phone, Spare battery, etc.
-) Sunscreen / Solar protection
-) Pack a Lunch (1-to-4), and some small snacks, and eat a sufficient meal before!
-) If you plan to come for the hike, bring a whistle, wear comfortable shoes, etc.
-) WATER: Depending on your fitness, you may need up to 3 liters of water. You can fill up at the fountain before departure, and at the Museum public fountains are available.
-) Stay together; we will figure out a pace comfortable for everyone
-) Verbally call out any hazards that you spot ("fait attention!!", "Car Back/Derrière!", "Pot hole!")

And of course, if anything goes crazy, call me direct: +1-412-378-3823 (WhatsApp) or +33 07 76 78 76 61 (Mobile), or at my name on Facebook Messenger.