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GLEN JACOBS INTERVIEW

Autumn 2012

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welcome contents Welcome to the Interseason Yodel.

This issue we‘ve got plenty of interseason biking tips from the Morzine Mountainbike Mechanics and Velovation talk us through the popular road ride from Morzine to Annecy. We were also lucky enough to speak to mountain bike legend Glen Jacobs. The lifts may be closing but there’s still plenty of biking to be done!

If you’re looking to get away then we’ve got a Montreux city guide so you can experience the best of the city. As for staying at home we’ve got plenty of tips for being thrifty and eco-friendly around the house as well as a step-by-step guide to building a pinhole camera. We’d love to see your efforts, send them to info@yodelmagazine.com!

Interseason Competition..........................................4 Win a Burton bag, 100% Goggles or a coveted Yodel hoodie!

Glen Jacobs...............................................................5 Yodel interviews the track building legend

Cheese Dreams are made of these..........................8 Yodel’s guide to the best of French Cheese

Chasing Cols...........................................................10 Velovation take us on a bike ride to Annecy

Yodel City Guide.....................................................12 The beautiful city of Montreux

Resort Events..........................................................14 What’s happening in and around our resorts this Interseason

Bike Love.................................................................16 Interseason tips from the Morzine Mountain Bike Mechanics

Whatever you choose to spend your spare time doing this interseason whether it be a DIY project or a snow Home Thrift.............................................................18 dance for the winter, we wish you How to be eco and wallet friendly around your home a happy and relaxing time.

Let’s Get Creative...................................................20 We’ll be spending it preparing for Making a Pinhole Camera a busy winter and we would love to hear your ideas and opinions for what you’d like to see in the The Best of Summer 2012......................................22 magazine. Email us your suggestions Your snapshots from a stunning summer to info@yodelmagazine.com.

See you in the winter!

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Gadget Review.......................................................24 Swiss Army USB stick

Book Review...........................................................24 Sex, Lies and Handlebar Tape

Film Review............................................................25 Taken 2

Season Overview....................................................26

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If you've ever been lucky enough to meet Glen Jacobs then you'll know the passion that he has for all things mountain biking. He's a larger than life character, creator and innovator, World Cup and Olympic course designer and builder, old school and new school mountain biker, original film maker and most of all he's a top bloke.

You have traveled the world building mountain bike tracks. How did you get that gig and what was your favourite place to visit?

It was because of the '96 World Championships course designs in Cairns.

I had designed the previous 2 World Cup events there and had some very funky ways of trail building in the rainforests, which were enjoyed by the riders, media and officials. All the teams and riders recommended I should be hired by the UCI, which came to reality from the 1997 race season onwards.

I was the world’s first professional race track designer for the UCI in mountain biking, which I am still very proud of.

This role carried me through to around 2002.

My favourite place to visit would have to be France, I love Lake Annecy and Les Gets, I dream of living in France again one day.

You were around during Les Gets' heyday, what are your fondest memories of Les Gets as a World Cup venue?

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The people were wonderful, the venue amazing, and the scenery spectacular…I loved the way everybody was so pro active and energetic.

Since leaving the World Cup scene how did your career in mountain biking continue?

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In 2002/3 the whole mountain bike bubble burst, sponsors left in droves, riders lost contracts and the World Cup circuit was reduced to a shell of what it was before. Myself and many other UCI contractors also lost their jobs, everything went on a shoestring budget as mountain biking was not in fashion anymore, which was not good for the industry.

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I went home to Cairns, and did a couple of years local recreational stuff, took it easy away from building and racing, helped the local club grow, laid out and repaired some trails.

Then one day I got a call about building a recreational 4x track from a government agency in NSW. To put it into perspective, my career up to then was building racetracks for the UCI, not building recreational tracks, this was unheard of.

I knew then, the mountain bike industry was coming back, but in another way; less race, more play. I looked at the entire international marketplace, and realised if we put the time and effort into backing mountain biking in Australia, I wouldn't have to travel the globe anymore, and could stay at home in my own country. Over time this became a reality.

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When designing a trail what processes are involved to create a good track?

The trail world is changing fast, for the better.

First we ask the question, when looking at a venue or landscape, "do you want this to become an iconic product for your region, attracting riders and events from throughout the world?" The answer is usually yes, all of the above can be overlaid on a fresh new community trail. The local fun trail, transforms into an event track.

Secondly the design, it's about flow, a fluidic ribbon of pleasure that disappears into the horizon. The chance to imagine the final result laid out on a hill. Laying out a trail not only for the rider but the photographer, the cameraman, the spectator and the community.

But the most important point is lasting quality. World Trail developed the process called the "2 Line Rule". One line is the ride line, while the second line is the drain line.

Each line is as important to each other with design principles separate of each other, yet a trail cannot be successful at all without this rule in place.

If this design protocol is inserted into the final trail correctly, the product will last.

It’s the end result that is critical, riding a trail, which is masqueraded as a drain, sustainable and inviting. Nobody wants to spend money over and over repairing trails, which were designed wrong, it’s like getting a bad tattoo. That thing’s going to haunt you forever, visually and financially.

Unfortunately we see so many times, naive or unskilled designers unwittingly building a trail, which eventually turns into a drain.

These people are not trail builders - they are drain builders.

Do you use similar techniques when designing World Cup tracks and other tracks?

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Yes we do, racetracks can be very harsh to the environment, especially when usage is focused on a small strip of soil over a short window of time.

There are 2 types of World Cup tracks, one is the instant "one time" removable track, the other is the long-term "race overlay" track on existing products. The latter is the most critical in our design protocol, as they offer the most to a community and their riders. With downhills, the steeper and more technical the better, so we magnify the "2 Line Rule", with another one of our procedures, called compartmentalising.

By compartmentalising the track into small repairable sections we are reducing and managing the impact on the environment, we help deliver long-term solutions to either a land manager or event organiser. This in turn allows the argument for positive repeat events on a sensitive area of land.

A compartmentalised trail may have compartments at only 10 metres per section or 100 metres depending on the terrain. By magnifying drainage lines and compartmentalising the entire race track, long term maintenance and management is dramatically reduced, while keeping the ride integrity in place.

What do you think could improve mountain biking in the future?

Compact trail bike racetracks, featuring mad descents, tough nuggety climbs and huge pump sections all within a wide track designed naturally through the environment.

It would also make more sense if there was laned dirt jumping. During the Olympics, spectators were on the edge of their seats watching swimming, running and racing, with athletes in lanes against each other and the clock.

Imagine a straight set of massive jumps over 100 metres in length, all with 6 riders at once, racing to the end, in a separate lane each. Riders would have to hold the correct speed over each jump, with fine precision to keep ultimate flow, to edge forward by just a tyre to the finish line.

You designed the Sydney Olympic crosscountry track. Do you think downhill mountain biking should be an Olympic sport? What did you think of London's attempt?

I would love to see it, but downhilling hasn't reached its full potential yet, it’s still evolving.

It would make the Olympic bid process and criteria harder I suppose, finding a big enough mountain on top of all the other Olympic needs.

The current Olympic system does not reflect our society very well. It’s about 20 years behind our culture, and about 30 years behind any pure core culture. On the other hand, we have products like Crankworks (a freeride mountain bike event), which is amazing and innovative, designed for the purist. We need greater understanding of the activity and a meshing of Olympic values with the cross pollinating of real life cultures.

We all love challenges and excitement.

I suppose the Olympics are a name and a mass product which has not engaged the expectations of the gaming age yet. As older viewers and expectations die, newer ideas will emerge. This takes time.

A lot of our innovation which went into the Sydney Olympic track, was replicated in London regarding exposure and technicality.

We created the VEMAS System, (Visually Enhanced Media and Spectator System) where we could compact the energies of the sport within certain zones, specifically designed sections of track, which showcased the riders skills within a descent or climb.

Then back these sections up with cable cams, food, merchandising, toilets and commentating. It looks like a lot of time and pride went into the London site, and every competitor has to race what is in place, so overall it doesn't really matter what is presented for the rider when racing is good.

Many have expressed, visually, it looked a bit like an afterthought, something like a large Lego track, designed to be removed after the event.

Do you miss the travelling circus of the World Cup?

I miss the energy of the races, friends, the riders, media and camaraderie, but travel, that’s a big no!

Thanks Glen!

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CHEESE GUIDE Last month, we told you that France was nationally most proud of one thing…their wine. Subsequently, we felt a little sorry for cheese after all the joy it has bought us over the years.

Unfortunately, we could only bring you the best of this vast collection of amazing cheeses but this is our pick. Steven Gerrard once famously claimed his favourite type of cheese to be ‘melted’ but here at Yodel we like to imagine we have a slightly more varied palate…

Brie de Meaux Produced within the region of Brie, near the village of Meaux, this French favourite has been awarded the AOC (appellation d’origine controlée) certifying its place of origin and quality.

The rind can develop reddish streaks after ageing, but do not be put off, the rind is an essential element of this sweet and nutty cheese and must be enjoyed along with the paste.

Brie de Meaux has been crowned ‘The King of Cheeses’ ever since the Congress of Vienna in 1814 but its royal connections do not end there. It was supposedly Louis XVI’s favourite cheese and his dying wish was to have one last taste before death by guillotine.

Camembert Camembert originated in Normandy in the 18th century and is probably one of France’s best known and loved cheeses. To achieve the cheese’s AOC status, it must be made from unpasteurised milk to comply with the history of the cheese.

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The famous wooden box, which often carries the cheese was originally invented for transportation of Camembert to America, where the cheese gained mass popularity toward the end of the 19th century.

During World War I, Camembert was issued to France’s troops as standard meal-fare, cementing its place at the heart of the country’s cheese industry.

It was only in the 1970s that the white rind became standard on Camembert. Previous to this, fungi was not understood and the rind was more commonly a grey-blue colour, peppered with brown spots.

Morbier Blue cheese-haters often write off Morbier in the cheese shop simply assuming it is a blue cheese owing to the dark vein running through its centre. The vein is not mould however, but a thin layer of ash running across the cheese, which gives it an interesting squeaking texture.

The tradition for Morbier comes from cheesemakers ending the day without enough curd to make an entire cheese.

They would cover the leftovers with ash to protect it until it could be topped up with the next day’s curd.

Nowadays, it is simply made with one day’s milking but the ash is included according to tradition.

Roquefort The history of France’s most famous blue cheese comes from the legend of a young boy. While eating lunch in his cave, he saw a beautiful girl and abandoned his meal to follow her.

When he returned to the cave a few

months later, a mould had grown and transformed the plain cheese into Roquefort.

The cheese is mentioned in Roman literature dating as far back as 79AD. Roquefort was the first cheese to be granted France’s AOC to be made solely in Roquefort-sur-Soulzon in Southern France. Cheese-making colanders have been found among prehistoric relics in the region.

Reblochon Produced in the Savoie region, the name Reblochon comes from as far back as the 13th Century.

To avoid the taxes charged on their yield of milk, the farmers would carry out an incomplete milking in order to pay less money. The name Reblochon comes from the word reblochaient, which means re-milking and refers to the second milking which was much smaller than the first but extremely creamy and ideal for making cheese, namely Reblochon.

The cheese was not made in great quantities until the 20th Century alongside the rise of the tourism trade.

Reblochon is uncooked but lightly salted and packaged in wax paper and a wooden container to maintain the condition of the cheese. Reblochon is most commonly used to make the popular mountain dish, tartiflette.

To discover more about cheeses and what they will compliment, you can download Steve Welch’s ‘Fromage’ app from iTunes. Yes really!

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Morzine has everything you could possibly desire from an Alpine town and that includes its proximity to some of the other stunning areas the Haute Savoie has to offer. If you are here in the Summer or Autumn you would be mad to miss an opportunity to visit the old lakeside town of Annecy, plus what better way to get there than under your own steam- if you fancy a little climbing on the way, perfect!

It is really down to how many cols you want to tackle along the way. From the big route with 4 infamous passes and a distance of approximately 140km to the single col option (the Col de la Colombiere) and a steadier 90km day. Everything in between is optional and accessible.

So you fancy the big one? Well start then with the Col de Joux Plane. Why not? It’s a classic, right on the doorstep and will warm the legs up good and proper.

A technical descent takes you down into Samoens, along the valley and up to Chatillon (technically a col, count it if you like!). From Cluses the fun really starts, the ascent to the village of Romme is a seriously cheeky climb, hugging the cliff face above Cluses it’s sharp but quiet and stunning. A fun descent

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down into Reposoir and you join the road winding its way up to the Col de Colombiere.

Perhaps though you wanted a slower warm up or maybe you did the Joux Plane yesterday? Then you can just skip up to Les Gets, down to Taninges over Chatillon and down into Cluses. Here you wind through to Scionzier where the official Colombiere climb starts.

This route up (instead of taking the Romme) is gentler (approx.

7%) and the first section is mostly sheltered by the trees to keep the sun off. Continue on and the road curls up the side of the mountain.

Don’t be fooled by the long straight section towards the top. You can see the finish but the road is deceptive and hides its steep gradient well against the gnarly backdrop of barren rock on your right.

If the Colombiere is enough climbing for you today (and it is for many) then follow the fun descent through Le Grand Bornand, St. Jean-de-Sixt and all the way down to Thones.

If you think you have a bit left in you then consider col number 4 and take a right in St. Jean up to La Clusaz. Instead of heading up the Col des Aravis head right following signs for the Col de la Croix Fry. The climb to the pass could be

refreshingly gentle in comparison but as it is the final ascent of the day it is probably hurting by now! The reward is the descent; it is one of the most stunning in the area. With work having been done to the top section the road is smooth and fast but most impressive is the imposing La Tournette, a monumental mountain of rock commanding the huge valley bowl.

The road runs you down into Thones where both routes join to the finish. You continue down past the magnificent Chateau de Menthon and your first sparkling views of the lake. At this point check your map, if you stay right you avoid joining the congested main road into Annecy and can take the high quiet road with the best views over the Lake down to the centre of town.

Now it is just a case of finding the best place to jump in. Lake Annecy is deliciously warm all summer, clean and clear as day. Don’t question whether a swim is well deserved.

Velovation provided these routes and offers fully supported day tours in and around the region.

Talk to them for more information and more sneaky back roads!

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MONTREUX/CITYGUIDE While Montreux may be best known for its famous annual jazz festival, the city is also an amazing destination to visit year round. Freddie Mercury famously chose Montreux as the place to spend his last few months alive, a pretty strong statement from an international rock star who had travelled the world.

History Musee du Vieux Montreux An informative and interesting insight into Montreux’s colourful history, this museum is a must for history buffs and anyone looking to find out more about the past of this amazing city. The museum is housed in a beautiful, old building just five minutes walk from the town centre or train station. The entrance fee is cheap too at just CHF 6 for adults and CHF 4 for children. www.museemontreux.ch

Chateau de Chillon As Switzerland’s most visited historic monument, it is easy to see why so many people are keen to see this attraction. The castle consists of great halls, courtyards and a series of beautiful bedrooms all open to the public. The castle was made famous

by Lord Byron’s poem “The prisoner of Chillon” and he even carved his name on a pillar in the dungeon during a trip to the chateau. Situated on a bus route and with specified parking, the chateau costs just CHF 12 per adult and CHF 6 per child. www.chillon.ch

Don’t Miss Swiss Chocolate Train This should be re-named the chocolate and cheese train for you get to sample both on this journey that takes you from Montreux to the Gruyere region. You travel in style in the first class deluxe carriages, which allow you to take in the stunning panoramic views. The trip includes a visit to the picturesque Gruyeres village where the demonstration cheese dairy will show you how the famous cheese is made. The train will also take you to the Cailler chocolate factory in Broc where you can indulge in a grand tasting of their traditional Swiss chocolate. www.goldenpass.ch

La Cave Vevey-Montreux There are few people who would turn down the chance to sample the local wine when visiting a new area. At the Vevey-Montreux Winery you can sample wines from all the different regions of Lavaux (located between Chardonne and Montreux). Over 70 wine producers are affiliated with the winery that first opened in 1939 so there is plenty to choose from. www.lacave-vevey-montreux.ch

Restaurants Le Pont de Brent For a special treat the two Michelin starred ‘Le Pont de Brent’ is widely considered to be the best restaurant in the city. Set in the hills behind Montreux, this exquisite restaurant is housed in a beautiful old building with a stunning terrace.

Dinner menus start from around CHF 200 per person so we suggest a lunch menu for around CHF 100 for anyone wishing to sample the Michelinstarred delights without breaking the bank.

the interior is decorated in the traditional Savoyarde style. Dark wood, wall paintings and old farming tools should overbear the dining room but actually add to the charm and experience of eating here.

Serving traditional mountain fare at reasonable prices (for Switzerland), this restaurant will definitely serve you up a Savoyarde experience on a plate. www.montagnard.ch

Where to stay The Montreux Palace With its picturesque balconies and yellow awnings, the palace is a veritable institution on the lakeside at Montreux. The hotel is home to five different restaurants making this the perfect place to soak up the pure luxury of your accommodation.

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The hotel also houses the Willow Stream Spa where you can soak up all that the luxury facilities have to offer. There is an extensive list of treatments available to help you unwind.

Room prices start from around CHF 250. www.montreux-palace.ch

Montreux Youth Hostel It is not easy to find somewhere cheap and cheerful to stay near Montreux unless you are prepared for camping. Luckily, for those of you wanting a comfy bed and a hot shower, Montreux has a youth hostel.

The position of this clean and well-kept hostel is fantastically central – just 20 metres from the lake and a twenty-minute walk into the city centre. Prices start from around CHF 35 a night for a dorm room.

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Wed 5th Sep 8.30am . . . . . . . . . . Town Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Place de la Poste, Morzine 9am . . . . . . . . . . . . Tour of the Cheese Dairy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fruitiere des Perrieres, Les Gets Sat 4th 5.30pm . . . . . . . . . . Pottery Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . La Sarre Farm, Les Gets 7.30pm . . . . . . . . . . Music at Chateau Chillon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Montreux

Thurs 6th Sep 8am . . . . . . . . . . . . Morning Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Les Gets Centre 8am . . . . . . . . . . . . Mont Blanc Rally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morzine Centre

Fri 7th Sep 8am . . . . . . . . . . . . Mont Blanc Rally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morzine Centre 12pm . . . . . . . . . . . 6th iXS European Downhill Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chatel

Sat 8th Sep 8am . . . . . . . . . . . . Mont Blanc Rally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morzine Centre 9am . . . . . . . . . . . . Les Gets Closing Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Les Gets Bike Park 10am . . . . . . . . . . . European Wakesurfing Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annecy

Sun 9th Sep 8am . . . . . . . . . . . . Rochet Golf Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Les Gets 9am . . . . . . . . . . . . Les Gets Closing Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morzine Centre 10am . . . . . . . . . . . European Wakesurfing Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annecy

Weds 12th Sep 8.30am . . . . . . . . . . Town Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Place de la Poste, Morzine 9am . . . . . . . . . . . . Tour of the Cheese Dairy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fruitiere des Perrieres, Les Gets

Thurs 13th Sep 8am . . . . . . . . . . . . Morning Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Les Gets Centre

Sun 23rd Sep 8am . . . . . . . . . . . . President Golf Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Les Gets

Tues 25th Sep 4.30pm . . . . . . . . . . Wine Tasting with Christian Martray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chamonix

Weds 26th Sep 8.30am . . . . . . . . . . Town Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Place de la Poste, Morzine 9am . . . . . . . . . . . . Tour of the Cheese Dairy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fruitiere des Perrieres, Les Gets Tues 14th Aug 11am . . . . . . . . . . . Italian Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annecy

Thurs 27th Sep 8.30am . . . . . . . . . . Morning Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Les Gets Centre 11am . . . . . . . . . . . Italian Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annecy 4.30pm . . . . . . . . . . Wine Tasting with Christian Martray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chamonix

Fri 28th Sep 10am . . . . . . . . . . . International Freeski Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annecy 11am . . . . . . . . . . . Italian Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annecy

Sat 29th Sep 10am . . . . . . . . . . . International Freeski Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annecy 11am . . . . . . . . . . . Italian Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annecy 8.45pm . . . . . . . . . . Ice Hockey Match, Morzine vs Amiens . . . . . . . . . . . Palais du Sport, Morzine

Sun 30th Sep 10am . . . . . . . . . . . International Freeski Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annecy 11am . . . . . . . . . . . Italian Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annecy

October

Mon 1st Oct 11am . . . . . . . . . . . Italian Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annecy 2.15pm . . . . . . . . . . Automatons Exhibition Opens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Music Museum, Les Gets

Tues 2nd Oct 11am . . . . . . . . . . . Italian Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annecy

Weds 3rd Oct 8.30am . . . . . . . . . . Town Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Place de la Poste, Morzine 9am . . . . . . . . . . . . Tour of the Cheese Dairy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fruitiere des Perrieres, Les Gets

Thurs 4th Oct 8am . . . . . . . . . . . . Morning Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Les Gets Centre

Weds 10th Oct 8.30am . . . . . . . . . . Town Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Place de la Poste, Morzine 9am . . . . . . . . . . . . Tour of the Cheese Dairy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fruitiere des Perrieres, Les Gets

Thurs 11th Oct 8am . . . . . . . . . . . . Morning Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Les Gets Centre

Sat 13th Oct 10am . . . . . . . . . . . Festival: Return from Alpine Pastures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annecy

Weds 17th Oct 8.30am . . . . . . . . . . Town Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Place de la Poste, Morzine 9am . . . . . . . . . . . . Tour of the Cheese Dairy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fruitiere des Perrieres, Les Gets

Thurs 18th Oct 8am . . . . . . . . . . . . Morning Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Les Gets Centre

Weds 24th Oct 8.30am . . . . . . . . . . Town Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Place de la Poste, Morzine 9am . . . . . . . . . . . . Tour of the Cheese Dairy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fruitiere des Perrieres, Les Gets

Thurs 25th Oct 8am . . . . . . . . . . . . Morning Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Les Gets Centre

Sat 27th Oct

8.45pm . . . . . . . . . . Ice Hockey Match, Morzine vs Grenoble . . . . . . . . . . Palais du Sport, Morzine

Weds 31st Oct 8.30am . . . . . . . . . . Town Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Place de la Poste, Morzine 9am . . . . . . . . . . . . Tour of the Cheese Dairy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fruitiere des Perrieres, Les Gets

November Thurs 1st Nov 8am . . . . . . . . . . . . Morning Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Les Gets Centre

Weds 7th Nov 8.30am . . . . . . . . . . Town Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Place de la Poste, Morzine 9am . . . . . . . . . . . . Tour of the Cheese Dairy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fruitiere des Perrieres, Les Gets

Thurs 8th Nov 8am . . . . . . . . . . . . Morning Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Les Gets Centre

Weds 14th Nov 8.30am . . . . . . . . . . Town Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Place de la Poste, Morzine 9am . . . . . . . . . . . . Tour of the Cheese Dairy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fruitiere des Perrieres, Les Gets

Thurs 15th Nov 8am . . . . . . . . . . . . Morning Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Les Gets Centre

We want to get as many people in our lovely town involved in yodel magazine as possible! If you have events you would like to be added to this page, please contact us at rowena@yodelmagazine.com. We regularly add new events and information to the yodel magazine website events listings, be sure you check it out!

Sat 15th Sep 10am . . . . . . . . . . . Lyon free VTT Mountainbike Race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lyon 8.45pm . . . . . . . . . . Ice Hockey Match, Morzine vs Grenoble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morzine

Sun 16th Sep 10am . . . . . . . . . . . Lyon free VTT Mountainbike Race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lyon

Weds 19th Sep 8.30am . . . . . . . . . . Town Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Place de la Poste, Morzine 9am . . . . . . . . . . . . Tour of the Cheese Dairy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fruitiere des Perrieres, Les Gets

Thurs 20th Sep 8am . . . . . . . . . . . . Morning Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Les Gets Centre

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September

Sat 1st Sep 9am . . . . . . . . . . . . North Face Ultra Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Place du Mont Blanc, Chamonix 9am . . . . . . . . . . . . Freddy Mercury Memorial Weekend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Montreux

Sun 2nd Sep 8am . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st Guivert Golf Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Les Gets 9am . . . . . . . . . . . . North Face Ultra Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Place du Mont Blanc, Chamonix 9am . . . . . . . . . . . . Freddy Mercury Memorial Weekend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Montreux

Fri 16th Nov 8.45pm . . . . . . . . . . Ice Hockey Match, Morzine vs Strasbourg . . . . . . . . . Palais du Sport, Morzine

Weds 21st Nov 8.30am . . . . . . . . . . Town Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Place de la Poste, Morzine 9am . . . . . . . . . . . . Tour of the Cheese Dairy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fruitiere des Perrieres, Les Gets

Thurs 22th Nov 8am . . . . . . . . . . . . Morning Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Les Gets Centre

Sat 24th Nov 8.45pm . . . . . . . . . . Ice Hockey Match, Morzine vs Briancon . . . . . . . . . . . Palais du Sport, Morzine

Weds 28th Nov 8.30am . . . . . . . . . . Town Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Place de la Poste, Morzine 9am . . . . . . . . . . . . Tour of the Cheese Dairy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fruitiere des Perrieres, Les Gets

Thurs 29th Nov 8am . . . . . . . . . . . . Morning Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Les G ets Centre

Fri 30th Nov 8.45pm . . . . . . . . . . Ice Hockey Match, Morzine vs Grenoble . . . . . . . . . . Palais du Sport, Morzine

If you have events that you would like in the magazine this coming winter please send details to rowena@yodelmagazine.com.

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Well, it’s the end of another great summer here in the PDS. The lifts will all soon be shut and focus will shift to the winter months.

But what to do with your bike, that trusty steed that has kept a smile on your face all summer long?

Brakes – Remove levers and calipers, then remove brake pads. Check pad wear then give the whole brake a good clean. If they need a bleed now is the time, if it’s beyond your ability, hit up your LBS. Put to one side.

Now is the perfect time to give it a good overhaul and sort out any problems that you’ve been putting off. This means your bike will be ready for next summer, or any interseason riding you may do. You may also find you need new parts that could be hard to source. No one wants to miss that great early season or first lifts riding.

Gears – remove your chain, cassette, derailleurs, cranks and chainrings. Get rid of all that built up grease and dirt with the degreaser. After rinsing and drying, lubricate the chain and any moving parts on the derailleurs. Re-fit your chainrings with a bit of grease on the bolts. Remove your shifters and check the cables. Give the shifter a clean and lube.

You don’t have to be a super mechanic to give your bike an overhaul. There are plenty of videos available online to guide you through some of the more simple processes. If you struggle you can always go and see your local bike shop (LBS) that will always be willing to help.

You’d be surprised how much of a bike you can strip down with a few basic tools such as allen keys and spanners. A bike stand can be extremely useful if you have one, if not just turn the bike upside down. You’ll need a few cleaning rags, grease and some degreaser (citrus is good). It’s good to make a list as you go along, noting any damage you spot or parts that need changing.

Check – give it a quick ride to check if anything obvious is wrong; brakes, gears etc.

Wheels – clean the wheels with your rag (rims, spokes, hubs). As you do, check for any damage and for trueness. True them up if you can, or take them to your LBS. Also check your tyres and disc rotor for wear or damage. Put to one side.

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Now you’ve done all that, don’t forget there is still plenty of riding to be done. Some of the lifts (Champery for example) are open well into the autumn. This means plenty of opportunity to get out on the cross-country bike and explore more of the PDS. If you are willing to travel for some good riding, places such as the Saleve, Aigle and Montreux have lifts open a lot of the year.

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One of the most important things to remember about riding in interseason, is that you may be the only person on the mountain. It’s essential that you leave your house fully prepared. Here is a checklist of things to take/do:

Bars/Stem/Forks – remove bars and stem, and then your forks. Give them all a good clean and inspect for damage/wear. Check your headset bearings and clean then re-grease. If you can, remove the headset and clean/check for damage.

Send your forks off for a service if needed.

Inform someone responsible of your route and expected time of return. In case of an emergency, this could save your life.

Frame – once again, clean thoroughly and check for damage/wear. If you are really thorough, strip down all the pivots then clean and re-grease. Pull out your seatpost, clean and apply a very thin layer of grease to the post or top of the seat tube. If you can, remove the bottom bracket then clean and regrease. If not, just check for wear and replace if necessary (here’s where the LBS comes in again!).

Carry all the water, food (e.g. energy bars) and clothing you will need. Mountain weather can change quickly; so don’t forget to pack your lightweight waterproof jacket and a warm layer.

Take any spares and tools you may need, it’s likely that there will be no shops or other people to help you. Inner tube, repair kit, pump, multi-tool, gear cable, derailleur hanger and spare brake pads should do it.

Re-build – you may want to delay doing this until you have any replacement parts you need, or if you have limited winter storage space.

When rebuilding, re-grease any necessary parts and torque all bolts to manufacturer settings.

Simple as that!

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Take a working, charged mobile phone and any necessary medical/contact details.

If you are a French registered business or are employed on a French contract, then you could be eligible for a training budget to cover the cost of lessons.

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So there we go, that is our advice to you for the interseason. As always, make sure you have fun and stay safe! That’s it from us for this year, but if you need any help we will be on hand throughout the interseason. See you again next summer!

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In a world where pressure and prices continually rise, the need to be green couldn’t be greater.

However, as time is of the essence for most of us, even when on vacation, the answer may be much closer than first thought. To help save money and be green, simply look around your home.

Unlike almost every remedy that ‘claims’ it will do the job, bicarbonate of soda does in fact remove the itch from insect bites. A great holiday tip that will help the environment, be green, and most importantly, save yourselves some money.

Household magic

An easy, one off and original way to add your own touch to your wardrobe can also be found lying around your house, merging trash and fashion into thrashion.

Occasionally, an old fashioned remedy can really hold true and ultimately become your household gem. Bicarbonate of soda does not just do what it says on the tin. Not only does it clean kitchen surfaces to perfection, help the oven sparkle and helps deodorize those trusted drains and carpets, it can fix things that little else can.

Try sprinkling some over your hairbrush or comb to get the inevitable layer of hair products adrift. It can also do a beautiful job on your shoes and a beautiful job on your bank balance, saving you plenty of cash. If you’re really feeling risky and want to go greener than green, then use it to make your teeth whiter than white; it’s said to give your teeth that extra sparkle, just with a slightly less appetizing taste than toothpaste… and it doesn’t stop there.

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Thrift ‘thrashion’

For example, by sticking old, useless buttons onto a plain ring, you can create your own statement piece and know for sure that no one else will have anything like it. We all have buttons lying around that we’re not sure what they belong to, so what better way to use them up!

Even better than that, old pillowcases can be used to make tops and dresses within minutes. You can do this by cutting a semi circle at the top of the case, and, according to how deep you want the sleeves to go, matching holes either side. Add a belt to create some curves and you have yourselves a wardrobe addition without any sewing, but more importantly, for free.

Upcycled Décor It is actually possible to feel good and green in one by upcycling otherwise unwanted and worthless items that clutter up the house, changing them into stylish pieces of décor.

Old hardback books, especially those with a plain, vintage-esque cover can actually become extra storage. By gluing down the pages on the outside using watered down glue and a paintbrush, and then carefully carving out the middle with a sharp knife or box cutter, that book that was collecting dust has now become secret storage, and saved you from chucking it out.

You can also melt down stubs of candles into a mug or cup that would otherwise find themselves on a trip to the dump. By adding a new wick, which can be bought in packs for very little money, you’ve created yourself a new centrepiece. Add a saucer and your homemade décor instantly becomes that little bit more vintage.

Most importantly, don’t forget the empty tins and bottles. Although easily recycled elsewhere, it doesn’t take much to turn them into herb, flower or jam pots, just for those country classics!

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There is nothing more satisfying than taking your own photos with a home made camera. The blurred and dreamy effect that a pinhole camera can make is similar to popular effects by instagram and lomo loco cameras.

The bits you’ll need to make your own pinhole camera are all easy to source and the camera itself takes barely any time to make for something that seems so technical!

What you’ll need…

Cylindrical Tube with lid (from a popular brand of crisps!)

Black Spray Paint Black Electrical Tape Aluminium Foil (heavy duty is best) Size 10 Sewing Needle Fine Sand Paper Heavyweight Black Card Photographic Paper Torch Red Cellophane What to do…

1. Spray the inside of your tube with black paint ensuring a thick and even covering. Also, spray the lid of your tube until it is opaque black to look at.

2. Cover all the seams of your tube with the black electrical tape. Cover

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the gap where the lid joins the tube in a manner that will not allow light to come in but allows the lid to be removed with some manipulation.

You need to be able to take the lid on and off but it also needs to be light-tight.

3. Take some tin foil and gently make a pinhole with your needle. The hole should be smooth and even – sand with your sand paper if necessary.

4. Cut a ½ inch circle out of the centre of the side of your tube and sand down any rough edges.

5. Now centre your aluminium aperture hole over the hole in the side of your tube and attach using the electrical tape.

6. To make the shutter for your camera simply cut another small piece of tape and leave it to flap over your aperture hole.

7. Cover the bulb part of your torch with red cellophane and secure tightly with tape. Do not allow any ‘white light’ to seep through. This will be your safelight.

8. Under your safelight, in a pitchblack room, place your photographic paper into the tube and tape it

securely to the side opposite the pinhole.

Ensure your shutter is down and take the camera outside.

9. To take your picture, the camera must rest on a smooth, flat surface and be kept perfectly still. Try attaching the bottom of your camera to a surface with Blue Tack.

10. Open the shutter over your pinhole, exposing the photographic paper to the light. Exposure time can vary but is usually between 4 and 20 seconds depending on what paper you are using. TRYFIDE.TRYFIDE.TRYFIDE.TRYFIDE.TRYFIDE.TR You can experiment to get the desired effect.

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SUMMER 2012

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Gadget Review This month’s gadget is the perfect

multi-purpose tool for the professional mountain lover. Everyone knows that a Swiss Army Knife can be a man’s best friend in the great outdoors but this little bad boy takes it one step further.

The Victorinox knife comes equipped with all the usual penknife assets including a knife, file and scissors but also the more unusual USB pen, LED light, laser pen and ballpoint pen. This penknife really is a must-have for anyone who stands by the famous Scout mantra to ‘always be prepared’.

This range of USB penknives are available in anything from 4GB to 64GB and subsequently range in price from €15 to €240. www.victorinox.com

This biography covers the life of Jacques Anquetil, the Tour de France legend. He was the first person to win the Tour five times and the first person to win all three grand tours in one year. Surprisingly, the impressive standing of his professional life was not what the Frenchman was most famous for.

Anquetil had a colourful personal life and this book follows his unconventional domestic set up in which he lived in a ménage à trios with his wife and stepdaughter for years. After the threesome fell out, Anquetil seduced his stepson’s ex-wife and had a child with her. Phew busy man!

This book perfectly juxtaposes the outstanding success of Anquetil’s professional career against the scandalous journey of his personal life.

Liam Neeson’s now infamous “I will look for you, I will find you and I will kill you” speech from the first ‘Taken’ will go down as legendary in cinematic history. Luckily, for anyone who enjoyed the first film as much as we did, Taken 2 looks set to be just as nail biting and entertaining.

Rather than following the predictable and unbelieveable route of his daughter being ‘taken’ again, the second dose of Neeson’s hit film follows on from the original storyline.

This time round Neeson’s character Brian Mills and his ex-wife are taken hostage by the father of a kidnapper who Mills killed while rescuing his teenage daughter in the first film.

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Where will you be heading for the winter in preparation for next season?

My plan is to live in Colorado from now on.

I just can't justify leaving my sons for the off-season after being gone all summer long. I miss my little heroes so much! I just can't wait to go riding with them!

MIDAS

What has been your favourite track of the season? It's hard to choose one track.

We've had such great racetracks this year.

Right from the start, I know everyone trash talks South Africa, but it's the fastest course on the circuit with the biggest jumps and

What are your goals for next season?

My main goals for next year are to get to the top of the sport I love again. I've been doing better and better this year, but I really want to be a consistent face on the podium.

Haute Savoie Kitchens

What has been your most satisfying result of the season? I would have to say it's between Pietermaritzburg, South Africa and Val D'Isere, France. I was still struggling with some of my injury stuff coming into South Africa so it was really nice to get on the podium. Then in Val D'Isere I was definitely rattled by Tracey's crash/injury so it was a challenge to get my head into things and to finish 6th was really nice.

How is your sister doing? Tracey is back in Cairns now resting and healing. She is improving quickly and seems to be very motivated to work through this injury and return as strong or stronger than before!

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How would you sum up your season this year? This year has been very good for me.

I had a horrible year last year with injuries and things and then had a rough winter on a personal level. My goals for this year were simply to get the fun factor back and get myself back up to where I believe I should be. Things have been working out just that way. My results have slowly improved throughout the year and I'm enjoying my bike and traveling more than ever! It has certainly been great living with Trace again!

I hope that we can stay together for many years to come.

We were sorry to hear about your sister Tracey’s accident. How does it affect your mindset when riders get hurt? (Especially your sister!) Usually it doesn't bother me too much. I am definitely concerned for everyone’s safety though.

One habit I have is to pray for the safety of everyone before each race. It was hard to see my sister fall though. I really learnt a lot about what other people go through when they or someone close to them has a serious injury.

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Mick Hannah has been on the World Cup circuit for over 10 years. His form has varied over the years, but this year we started to see a return to his best.

We caught up with Mick to see how his season went and how his sister Tracey is after a massive crash in Val D'isere.

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You will be competing in the Red Bull Rampage. Is this an event you are looking forward to because it’s so different to World Cup racing? The Red Bull Rampage is an event I've always wanted to do. Two years ago I finally got an invite and unfortunately injured myself at the last World Cup so I wasn't able to compete, but this year I'll be out there.

I'm really excited to just get out there and experience the whole event. I'm not sure I could win a contest like that, but I will certainly enjoy the experience!

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one of the hardest sections on the circuit for sure. I don't really have a favourite.

I'm just excited every time I roll out of the pits to ride my bike.