From Nyon to the Signal de Bougy Via the Vineyards

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Yesterday I went for a bike ride. The watch said to go for a one hour ride at 100 watts of power. I set off with the intention of following this recommendation and then got distracted. My original plan was to ride above the road that goes from Luins to avoid traffic, and then to go down and ride along the cycling route near the motorway.

Instead of doing that small, easier ride I did this one- With this ride I went from Eysins to Signy, and from Signy I went towards Asse, before heading for Coinsins, and from Coinsins up to Genolier before heading down towards Luins. It is at this point that I went into the agricultural network of paths and followed them to avoid the main narrow road, where people drive without due care and attention. It's when I got to Gilly that I headed towards Tartegnin, Bugnaux, Mont Dessus and finally to the Signal de Bougy. When you head down from the Signal de Bougy towards Sous-Bougy you have a beautiful view of the lake. When I got to Aubonne I went to see the view before heading down. There is a pedestrian crossing and that is where I turned towards Fechy along narrow riverains roads towards Féchy. I came across this route, or at least this opportunity when hiking from Bière to Aubonne. The advantage of this road is that it's parallel to the Route du Lac but with far less traffic. It's convivial for cyclists to use this route.

Eventually I got onto the Route De L'Etraz, which I hate for cycling, due to how cars drive too fast and too close and I headed down through Perroy and then into Rolle. I went up and away from the lake for a bit, before returning down to the lake road.

Before Prangins I turned right towards the psychiatric hospital buildings before heading above Prangins, into Nyon.

Although this route is quite physical, to get onto the vineyard roads, it does reward you with minimal car traffic. It also rewards you with great views.

During this ride I came across the Route du Vignoble de la Côte. This is a route that goes from Nyon to Morges, and vice versa. It involves less climbing than the route I took and takes you towards Vufflens-Le-Chêteau. This castle is worth a detour. It can't be visited, but it looks interesting.

And Finally

There is value in trying new variants. Normally I would go from Eysins to Trelex, to Genolier, and then up. This time I went from Eysins towards Signy Centre, to Asse, and then across, on flatter routes, until I got distracted and climbed a little. If I had not done the two bonus climbs then route 488 should be quite a pleasant ride. I would take it from Nyon to Morges, so that I can then cycle home to Nyon on the flat. I'd rather tire myself on the outward journey than the home journey.

When I did this ride it was pleasant and quiet.

#488 #agricultural #cycling #roads #vines #vineyards

Languedoc vineyard almost ready to be pulled out - the wires have been collected, but the posts remain...

Lots more vineyards being removed this year due to low grape prices and financial incentives from the government.

#Languedoc #Vineyards #VinePull #Budburst

The Proposal (She Said Yes) • Fredericksburg, Texas, USA

Rolleiflex SL66 • Kodak Tri-X 400 • 2025

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What does Windows XP have to do with viticulture?

Well, not a lot, but the famous rolling-green-hills-and-blue-sky wallpaper is a real place in Sonoma County and no longer grass covered - it's been planted to grapevines since!

https://www.pcgamer.com/software/operating-systems/from-pixels-to-pinot-the-windows-xp-bliss-wallpaper-hill-was-real-and-this-is-what-it-looks-like-now/

#Vineyards

Just had a tasting and a tour through vineyards at Yealands winery. Reasonable price (10nzd, although the sippings were small, on the other hand- no risk of drunk driving), beautiful road made for cycling or driving through vineyards, giving option to see them up close.
#photography #travelphotography #newzealand #marlborough #vineyards #southislandnz

Mars vineyards

#photography #Fotografie #art #MastoArt #IR #infrared #infrated #surreal #landscape #view #ahr #wine #vineyards #valley #woman #mother #child #kid #boy #son #marseille #hike #hiking #inn #restaurant #tavern

Ahr valley

#photography #Fotografie #art #MastoArt #IR #infrared #infrated #surreal #landscape #view #ahr #wine #vineyards #valley

Are These Smart Solar Panels the Future of Sustainable Vineyards? https://tinyurl.com/yckfyv2c via @SevenFiftyDaily #future #wine #vineyards #wineworldnews

Corruption uncorked: How bulk wine is blended and mis-sold to consumers in Europe.

Europe’s wine industry has been rocked by fraud scandals involving Spanish bulk wine being falsely labelled and sold as table and appellation wine, especially in France.

As struggling vineyards feel the heat due to climate change and rising costs, can the scammers be stopped?

https://mediafaro.org/article/20250320-corruption-uncorked-how-bulk-wine-is-blended-and-mis-sold-to-consumers-in-europe?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#Europe #Wine #Fraud #Scam #Vineyards #ClimateChange #Spain #France

Corruption uncorked: How bulk wine is blended and mis-sold to consumers in Europe.

Europe’s wine industry has been rocked by fraud scandals involving Spanish bulk wine being falsely labelled and sold as table and appellation wine, especially in France.

As struggling vineyards feel the heat due to climate change and rising costs, can the scammers be stopped?

https://mediafaro.org/article/20250320-corruption-uncorked-how-bulk-wine-is-blended-and-mis-sold-to-consumers-in-europe?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#Europe #Wine #Fraud #Scam #Vineyards #ClimateChange #Spain #France

Break from the hike through the vineyards on the Ahr river

#photography #Fotografie #art #MastoArt #IR #infrared #infrated #surreal #landscape #people #child #kid #boy #woman #mother #break #hike #hiking #view #ahr #wine #vineyards

Bud burst on the Grenache Noir. It beat the Viognier this year. #Vineyards