We started out the day with the sense that this would be an easier day with just two climbs that were shorter than most we've done.  In some ways it was, and in others it wasn't.   We started out from Grindelwald with a nice downhill followed by a quick uphill to a bike shop that had nice stuff which most of us purchased...a big day for the Swiss economy in case they needed help.  We then descended and headed for Thun via a route that was supposed to take us around Interlocken.  Supposed to suggests that maybe something happened and it did...we got confused but not lost which did become the theme of the day.  Not lost means we were generally headed the right direction but confused means not necessarily on the pre-defined route.  To my way of thinking this is not a problem but an adventure.  However, it can be unsettling for some, particularly as the day gets longer and you're not sure when it's ending.  We started later than we have out of Grindelwald, spent time at the bike shop, rode up the valley from the bike shop and meandered on a short 500' climb up a hard-pack but unpaved road and then headed to Thun.  All was fun and good.   In the valley, we saw people hang gliding using parachutes.  Jack, Howie, Steve and myself formed a group that rode from the valley to Luderenalp.  We were pretty consistent and a good team at managing a pace that all could sustain.  The first climb was about 6-7k through open pastures.  The last climb to Luderenalp has some very steep sections.  Ludernenalp is a small town with one hotel that is essential a dead end.  We arrived first and based on the miles in very good shape just as it started to drizzle.   Turns out there was minor mishap with a curb that caught one rider.   Minor road rash, thank goodness, but enough to cause our guides a little worry.  Pizza lunch in Thun was perfect as the 4 of us shared two pizzas between us.    Tomorrow is the last ride and bike packing....too soon.