2016 Euro Jaunt - Rough Route

Sin_Chase · 26 Aug 2016 at 11:53

I'll use the accommodation tactic I used last year. Wait until around Midday, find WiFi, load up Expedia App and find decent digs on the cheap

A little risky in terms of availability, but you are not locked into a set schedule/place.

Kreeeee · 26 Aug 2016 at 11:57

I'm free up to the 2nd, when I begin my 10 day Austria tour

How many of you are there? You could potentially kip at my place, although it's a little off your route.

Sin_Chase · 26 Aug 2016 at 12:27

Just 2 of us.

Do you use social media, email or something? Could let you know when we are in the area.

Kreeeee · 26 Aug 2016 at 22:53

Email is probably easiest, you can access it via my trust.

Sin_Chase · 29 Aug 2016 at 20:27

We are currently in Germany and halfway between Fussen and the Eagles nest. We will be in Austria tomorrow and onwards towards Switzerland. Did some research and have added Zugspitze to the list which looks awesome.

Did a lap of the ring, not ideal doing it for the first time on a bike. It was insane, what a place. Don't get any idea from video/pictures just how much variance in elevation there is and how blind many of the corner approaches are!

TallPaul_S · 29 Aug 2016 at 20:40

Yeah that's what I noticed at the spectator point, just through 2 corners it was like a roller coaster! :eek:

Sin_Chase · 1 Sep 2016 at 18:11

Did Susten and Grimsel today, luckily the forecast was wrong and it was bone dry! Furka tomorrow then down towards Great St Bernard.

Susten and Grimsel were absolutely stunning. Technical sections, breathtaking scenery, fast sections.... Highly recommend!

Sin_Chase · 1 Sep 2016 at 18:16

Quick snap from phone!

Kreeeee · 1 Sep 2016 at 19:14

Sin_Chase said:
Did Susten and Grimsel today, luckily the forecast was wrong and it was bone dry! Furka tomorrow then down towards Great St Bernard.

Susten and Grimsel were absolutely stunning. Technical sections, breathtaking scenery, fast sections.... Highly recommend!

The Furka-Susten-Grimsel loop is the best 2 hours of riding anywhere in the world in my opinion!

Luckily it's a 6 hour round trip from my house

Edit: The Grand Saint Bernard is a 50 kmh limit on the Italian side. The Italians see it as a challenge to never go below that speed. Let me know if you manage it

Sin_Chase · 1 Sep 2016 at 20:06

I'd say challenge accepted but I get the feeling it's full of dog legged hair pin bends?