I marked the first lake swim of the year with a quick outing to Grand Parc de Miribel-Jonage, heading for the Lac des Eaux Bleues. I rode out from central Lyon along the Rhône’s right-bank towpath.

I went out for a gravel ride from central Lyon towards the Parc de Miribel-Jonage. I followed the right bank of the Rhône, riding out past Saint-Clair towards Miribel.

Trip out to the lake via the towpaths to swim. Not too cold and very pleasant in the lake. Getting dark early, around 21h ish and you are done.

Because of a tendinitis I wanted a route that was flat. Also my road bike has a bent gear hangar and will have to wait for me to get my straightening tool to fix it.

Preprandial loop to get a bit of air on what should be (and were)  some dry trails. Quite a few people around. A bit muggy, better close to the river.

A little aperitif ride on the flat along the tow paths of the river. We explored some strange track shown on google earth, a kind of loop.

This is becoming our regular winter ride but the singles are too wet at the moment until I service my front fork.

This is a good option if it is damp as the tow paths along the side of the Isere are well drained. You can ride as far as the Grenoble and beyond but pick up a surfaced path at Gieres going south.

From the parking ride into Brignoud crossing the railway line and turn left at the lights. At 2.