Second test on cross skis. This is an extension of the cycle path towards Grenoble but unsurfaced. It is not too bad to start with but the gravel gets a bit rough on the south side of the lake.

Little tour with tot. I didn't feel like too much climbing today so we just did the Manival trail to the cross track.

Return to l'Alpe d'Huez after 3 years due to Covid ! It has been a long time and we discovered the new Oule express lift from Allemont which is very practical.

Last day of the BASI L2/L3 Course and a mix of classic and skate training. Managed a few PRs on the skate with a 3:59 /km average over the 7km bois blue loop.

Back for more, Nikki, Same and friends. A Day spent coaching both classic and alpine with the girls from Chamonix Adventure Running Company (http://www.theadventurerunningcompany.com).

First day of teaching evaluation for the BASI L2. In the morning we had a classic group, Nikki, Sam and friends from the Adventure Running Company and in the afternoon skate lessons.

Morning was classic evaluations - still not good enough. Afternoon spent square bashing on Descents and Skating technique - particularly posture and arm position.

Usually just the green is open for the night ski but this time they hadn't blocked the trails at the bridge so I took advantage to ski right up to the blue piste.

First day of the BASI Nordic level 2/3 course in Chamonix. Morning spent on classic skis - largely working on double polling technique.

I wanted a flat trip around near where I live just to get some air but not go far or hard as I sprained my ankle on Sunday.