I planned for a 5h30 ride. I probably started a bit too fast, very excited by the speed you can carry on climbs, but I know the descents very well so there were no big surprises there and I could carry good speed. Even so, I was late on my schedule! This really was a testing route.
Anyway, it wasn’t about setting any records, but rather enjoying every second of riding. And I can say that I achieved this; I had so much fun in both directions! Going up the trails was so rewarding – even if I had to push hard physically, I never imagined I could ride up these tracks. By midday, my legs were already very tired, but the e-MTB kept me just fresh enough to still enjoy the descents.
Finally, I finished my tour in 6h20min of riding time. I was exhausted, but considering the route, I deserved to be! By comparison, when we ride in the area with good riders on a shuttle day, we can expect to ride eight trails maximum, not eleven.
You can review the full route here. Check out the data for proof of how demanding it is; there’s no time for rest here in the Jura!