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CHATTANOOGA BICYCLE CLUBGermany and Austria Bike ToursSeptember 2003by Jim JohnsonWe’ve decided on two back-to-back
tours for the Chattanooga Bicycle Club’s September trip to Austrian AlpsSeptember 5-14, 2003Only $1,395 including airfare, accommodations, breakfasts and luggage transfers The Tauernradweg—Tauern Bike Path—opened about seven years ago and is already one of Europe’s most popular. The trip will be designed both for smiley-face riders and for those who prefer a little extra challenge. The route is almost entirely on an asphalt bike path or small side roads and runs through a deep, wide mountain valley in the Alps. Much of the route travels through farmland and small Alpine towns and villages. Our tour starts in Salzburg, one of the world’s most enchanting cities. From there, we travel through Bavaria to Kaprun, our gateway to the Austrian Alps. Daily distances will average only 25-30 miles or so, so we can sightsee and explore along the way or go hiking when we get to our destination. The train tracks run parallel to our route for much of the way, and trains provide an alternative for those who don’t feel like riding. Also, although the route is almost entirely downhill through a wide alpine valley, there are several routes up smaller valleys that stretch to each side. The tour ends in Salzburg, where we can sightsee or explore by bike or add mileage through the nearby lake region. See the article “Downhill All the Way” for more information on the route. Click here for details and itenerary. Black ForestSeptember 12-21, 2003Only $1,697 including airfare, accommodations, breakfasts, wine tastings, boat tour, breakfasts, luggage transfers, guide This trip will start in medieval Freiburg, with day trips into vineyards, through rolling countryside, past towering castles. One day’s route will include part of the Tour de France 2000 route. Then we head into the Black Forest, where we’ll be based in mountain villages. From the villages, we’ll have a primary guided tour each day; for example, a 20-mile off-road ramble past farming villages. For those who wish additional challenge, optional rides will be available with greater distance, hills, speed, technical terrain, or all of the above; for example, a 40-mile single-track circuit with multiple steep climbs. Those who want to take time off from cycling can take advantage of an extensive network of hiking trails—or just chill at our country inn. Click here for details and itenerary.Reservation,
deposit and payment information
To reserve a place, please send a check for $200 per person payable to Chattanooga Ski Club (not Bike Club; the Ski Club has been kind enough to offer their treasury services) to Jim Johnson at 1638 Berkley Circle, Chattanooga, TN 37405 by February 1. If you're planning to do both trips, please send $300 per person. Interest is high and space is limited, so please send deposits early. On April 30, 50 percent will be due. The balance will be due on June 30, 2003. If you need to cancel, here's the policy:Prior to June 30: full amount minus $250 per person per trip Prior to July 31: full amount minus $500 per person per trip Prior to August 15: full amount minus $800 per person per trip After August 15: no refund We encourage the purchase of travel insurance.Please note that the Chattanooga Bicycle Club is not acting as agent for this tour but is helping to facilitate a group tour for members and other participants. All terms and conditions are those of the airlines, hotels and/or tour operators. Interested? Let Jim know - 423/756-8900 or at jimjohnson2002@hotmail.com.Or better yet - go to Jim's tour site and see what's available for 2004.
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