On September 29th I went for a 40km bicycle ride with Miles and a few other people from work. It took us several hours to ride around Jonsvatnet (the lake that is used as the drinking water source for the city).

We left the city by climbing a hill that alternated between dirt roads and single track. There was plenty of mud and many slippery rocks so it was interesting on a rigid hybrid bike with smooth tires.

Any land around the lake that is flat enough to grow something on is used as farmland. This photo was taken fairly close to town where the road is paved.

The lake is a source of drinking water so many activities are restricted. There are many houses around the lake but no new houses are allowed to be built.

After a little while the road turns into packed gravel and becomes rugged. The scenery is amazing on a sunny day.

A little picnic table surrounded by clean water and trees.

There are many boat houses around the lake. Motor boats and swimming are prohibited, however.