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I have copied your tyre request into the SE section.
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php/455928-Bike-tyres-in-west-London-where-from
Thanks Wapping!
I have copied your tyre request into the SE section.
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php/455928-Bike-tyres-in-west-London-where-from
Get a copy of the book "Motorcycle Journeys through the Alps and Beyond" this has about 70 trips in the Alps, have a look at the trips in the areas you will be passing through and see if any catch your eye and would be worth stopping over for
The passes covered in the book routes number in excess of 300 - www.cyclingcols.com shows about 1,000 Alpine passes....
...so asking people if there are any roads to ride or where to stop for an extra day could result in hundreds of suggestions. All of the routes in the book would take you about a months solid riding, even narrowing it down to routes in the book that you will be going near would probably amount you needing an extra couple of weeks.
Just pick a spot or two for an extra days riding around, you cannot go too far wrong as there are not really any bad roads in the Alps, just some are better than others - but they are all vastly superior to the roads of the UK.
Last day requires a choice of Julier pass or Albula pass... Personally I'd favour the Julier but see what other people think.
(Actually, I'd get ambitious with the mileage and do both, along with the Fluellapass - but that would be an extremely long day)
The third day we'll be leaving Kloten (north of Zurich, where I'll pay a friend a visit) in direction of the Susten Pass, which we'll take from Wassen. Once done the Susten we'll do the Grimsel and the Furka Pass, in this order.
If you mean you will go over the Susten pass you will not be able to do Grimsel then Furka in that order without going back over the Susten the other way again.
Julier Vs Albula is a tough choice, the Julier is faster and more flowing with better "sporting" bends and more traffic, the Albula is more scenic and rugged with less traffic, I am sure you know your own preferences - I like both for their respective good points.
The Fluella is sort of half way between the two being more rugged than the Julier and less bumpy than the Albula - many rate it as one of the best passes in the Alps, this year we rode all of them and I think I enjoyed both the Albula and Fluella more this time.
Whatever route you take will be excellent.
Hi Rasher,
Why not? Please see below:
Kloten > Wassen > Susten > Grimsel > Furka > Chur
Following the route above it doesn't seem I have to go back to do Susten, Grimsel and Furka in this order...
Regarding Julier vs Albula, I'll be doing that route on Monday 4 September so I'm not expecting to find a lot of traffic (?!?). In terms of type of route, since we are two up plus luggage I'd probably give my preference to the views rather than "sporting" bends.
Is the Fluella really that good and definitely better than Julier and Albula? If that's the case I might just sacrifice a bit of time in Como and go for that instead.
Hi Rasher,
Why not? Please see below:
Kloten > Wassen > Susten > Grimsel > Furka > Chur
Following the route above it doesn't seem I have to go back to do Susten, Grimsel and Furka in this order...
Regarding Julier vs Albula, I'll be doing that route on Monday 4 September so I'm not expecting to find a lot of traffic (?!?). In terms of type of route, since we are two up plus luggage I'd probably give my preference to the views rather than "sporting" bends.
Is the Fluella really that good and definitely better than Julier and Albula? If that's the case I might just sacrifice a bit of time in Como and go for that instead.
Did the Julier last week at appx 11 am it was 4.5 deg C on the top. We didnt do the Stelvio as it was 0 and snowing. Just done the Neufen today 34 at bottom 16 deg C at top. Weatherpro or similar app is your guide. Dont use BBC weather app in Switzerland its way off, not sure where it sources its data but its between 8 and 10 deg C out
Had snow on the top of Stelvio in Early August, also had it boiling up there, same with Nufenen, snowing and blowing a gale one year and toastie on another trip, had the Grimsel with fog so thick tickover in 1st seemed dangerously fast on one trip, ridden it another 4-5 times in baking sunshine.
No Forecast is accurate in my experience, I have even gathered evidence by noting the forecast for each place I stayed this year using a couple of sites, accuracy was about 50% if going on a simple did it, or did it not rain basis - and that was the forecast the night before so don't even bother looking a few days before you leave - probably best to assume it may or may not rain and may or may not be cold each day, or just guess - that way you will at least match the accuracy of Alpine Weather Forecasts.
Rasher, could you please respond to my post #47?
It's time you set out to ride the passes for yourself. There is no definitive right or wrong way to do things, not least as everyone often starts from different places, at different times, on different days, in different weathers, has different expectations, has different time constraints for the day and / or the whole holiday, different ultimate destinations in mind, different views on what they can / want to achieve and on and on and on.
Plot your route out as you'd like to do it, it is your holiday after all. Or do, as many claim to do, just 'Wing it'. Report back when you've done it.
This is a forum, people exchange opinion....You were not part of my conversation with Rasher and I don't understand why you felt the need to send this post.
Thanks Wapping!
Hi Wapping,
Thanks for your reply.
I was actually reading your thread about the Curves magazine and all the additional information and photos you posted. Impressive!
As long as the roads are clean I'll be just fine #unstoppable
Rasher, could you please respond to my post #47?
Yes, because I am stupid
I somehow assumed you where coming to the Susten from the "Other End", the Susten is a riders delight (Well the side you go down will be, the way up from the East is a bit dull) as is the Grimsel, if you have time take the one way road at the top of the Grimsel down to the Lake, a good lunch spot and the road gives great views, but it will cost you about 1.5 hours.
The Furka is not such a great riders road, but is very scenic, and you can stop at the Glacier and go inside the ice for a few quid.
This is the route I was thinking to do
Stelvio to Como thru Splugen
Do you suggest to do either the Albulla or Julier instead?
Fluella is way too long, unfortunately.