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Which year?
2007
5%
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2008
94%
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 5:02 pm    Post subject: Swiss Alps 2007 or 2008 Reply with quote

Toying with the idea of a Boxhill trip out to the Swiss Alps Drooling idiot

Looking to do most of the highest passes in the Swiss Alps over a one to two week period late Aug early Sept. Quite fancy ending up in the Italian Dolomites as well.

Pretty informal and you can do your own thing when out there if you like.

Could do it in 2007 but might make it 2008, so it does not clash with the Ticklers trip to France Confused

Who would be up for it Question

This map gives a clue to what it's like from the air.

http://map.search.ch/gletsch.en.html

and this is what it's like from the road



I would deffo take the bikes on a trailer again but as I say it's informal, travel in a group or make your own way, it does not matter.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 6:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

We would deffo be up for this .. not sure we could afford 2007 as we are getting Married and honeymooning with the Ticklers Smile
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 6:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Voted for 2008 Smile
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 6:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Make hay while the Sun hasn't blown up, I say. 2008 is a bit far for me to plan for.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 7:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Selfishly voted for 2008 as pennies won't allow for me to do it in 2007 as well as the French Tickler trip Smile
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 7:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ooh ooh - forgot about that!
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 8:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sounds good. 2008 for me as I may have my bike working by then!
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 8:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

... so the "rolling lathe" is still broken, then?
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 10:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks Stunning but as Roughie said 2007 not an option for us rely, 2008 is very tempting though and has my vote
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 10:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Guppy wrote:
Looks Stunning but as Roughie said 2007 not an option for us rely, 2008 is very tempting though and has my vote


Guppy, why, in your avatar, are you carrying such a large rucksack on your back for carrying such a small person?
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 10:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looking good for 2008 then Wink


Confused Best get planning Confused only another 671 days to go Wink
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 11:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy

Sounds good
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 12:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

2008 gets my vote........





Are we there yet?? Laughing Laughing
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 12:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

See use in the the Mistral 2007, then, looOOOOOOooosers!
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

2008 sounds good because will have the resrictors out and will have more than 5p to my name!!
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Not with that lawsuit from iStockPhotos, you won't

At least airbrush their logo out!!!
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 8:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

AJ wrote:
... so the "rolling lathe" is still broken, then?


Yes very sad
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 8:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

happy biker sympathy Jimbo..... Sad
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 8:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Had to vote for 2008 as well. Should be racing again next season, but perhaps not the year later. A trip like this sounds awesome.
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'd happily tag along on this one. 2008 would be preferable though Smile 2007 is kinda booked up with weddings and things.
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

keti wrote:
2007 is kinda booked up with weddings and things.


Congratulations? Laughing

Tusky.... Quick question... when you and Madam have done this trip, you've taken the bikes by trailer, would you be planning to ride bikes there or trailer/van them there?
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 10:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just a suggestion here, if there are a few going, its probably best to take a support vehicle. A van would be ideal as it could carry luggage, tools etc etc. Repatriate a bike if all goes amiss somewhere. Worth thinking about for a group rideout of that distance.
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 10:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Congratulations? Laughing


Other people's, not mine! Smile
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 6:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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biggus wrote:
Tusky.... Quick question... when you and Madam have done this trip, you've taken the bikes by trailer, would you be planning to ride bikes there or trailer/van them there?


Trailer for me every time but looking at the bigger picture where.......

Those that want to ride there can

Those that want to hoon can

Those that want to have days off can

Those that want to camp can

Those that want a dorm in a hostel can

Those that want their own room can

Those with only a week to spare can

Those with 2 - 3 weeks can

In other words I am looking at a two or three centre break, where peeps can all mix in there preferred accommodation and where budgets are kept to a sensible level i.e. £20 per night each + ferry + food + fuel etc.

Chuffster's idea of a support van is excellent, just a scenario but the theory would be that the cars & trailers, vans or caravans could be left at Lauterbrunnen, this would be the first/main base and is 650 miles from here but is an easy run if you do the French tolls £30 it only takes me 10 hours with a trailer from Callais

There is a full week of amazing riding from Lauterbrunnen (you have seen the photos) and those with only a week to spare could do this part of the tour and head home.

Others with more time could do the same week and then head for the Dolomites and Italian Lakes etc.

To be honest 150 - 200 miles a day is ample when you are doing the passes and you need to factor in wet days, that been said one of the best days was chasing the sun on soaking wet roads where the tyres stuck like glue Shocked amazing
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 9:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Chuffster wrote:
Just a suggestion here, if there are a few going, its probably best to take a support vehicle. A van would be ideal as it could carry luggage, tools etc etc. Repatriate a bike if all goes amiss somewhere. Worth thinking about for a group rideout of that distance.


Hmm do you know anybody with a nice van Wink
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