Topic: 2nd Retired Run (Read 6108 times)

bandit · « **on:** July 05, 2010, 02:33:17 PM »

Together with 4 friends, we made a week trip thru swiss-austrian-italian mountains.
The eldest 77 years, 2 of them 70 years, one sold his company and me as a tour-guide.

bandit · « **Reply #1 on:** July 05, 2010, 02:34:10 PM »

one of the 70er

bandit · « **Reply #2 on:** July 05, 2010, 02:34:56 PM »

the "young" who sold his company

bandit · « **Reply #3 on:** July 05, 2010, 02:36:51 PM »

all of us, the left "creamie" = 70 and the right "blackie" = 77 years
and me , the second from left

bandit · « **Reply #4 on:** July 05, 2010, 02:37:48 PM »

up to Andermatt direction Oberalp-Pass

bandit · « **Reply #5 on:** July 05, 2010, 02:38:33 PM »

near the top of the Oberalp-Pass, they are heading up after me

bandit · « **Reply #6 on:** July 05, 2010, 02:39:22 PM »

down from the Oberalp-Pass, direction Chur

bandit · « **Reply #7 on:** July 05, 2010, 02:40:18 PM »

there was some work going on, because we had a real stron winter

bandit · « **Reply #8 on:** July 05, 2010, 02:41:18 PM »

Obersaxen, the village were the ski-olympic winner Carlo Janka is living

bandit · « **Reply #9 on:** July 05, 2010, 02:42:56 PM »

the gorge of the river Rhein near Bonaduz

bandit · « **Reply #10 on:** July 05, 2010, 02:44:12 PM »

Savognin, famous for winter-skiing up to Julier-Pass

bandit · « **Reply #11 on:** July 05, 2010, 02:46:07 PM »

marmorera reservoir

bandit · « **Reply #12 on:** July 05, 2010, 02:47:03 PM »

at the top of Julier Pass, direction St. Moritz (the swiss "Aspen")

bandit · « **Reply #13 on:** July 05, 2010, 02:47:36 PM »

view on St. Moritz

bandit · « **Reply #14 on:** July 05, 2010, 02:48:06 PM »

some fun after riding

bandit · « **Reply #15 on:** July 05, 2010, 02:48:43 PM »

the other half

bandit · « **Reply #16 on:** July 05, 2010, 03:00:59 PM »

day-2 starting from Zernez

bandit · « **Reply #17 on:** July 05, 2010, 03:02:04 PM »

morning view into the mountains

bandit · « **Reply #18 on:** July 05, 2010, 03:03:33 PM »

Morteratsch-Glacier way up to Bernina-Pass

bandit · « **Reply #19 on:** July 05, 2010, 03:04:07 PM »

our bikes, same place

bandit · « **Reply #20 on:** July 05, 2010, 03:05:17 PM »

near the peak of Bernina-Pass

bandit · « **Reply #21 on:** July 05, 2010, 03:05:51 PM »

view down into the valley of Poschiavo

bandit · « **Reply #22 on:** July 05, 2010, 03:07:34 PM »

well known form the giro: the Motirolo from Sernio to Grosio

bandit · « **Reply #23 on:** July 05, 2010, 03:08:31 PM »

the valley near Passo di Guspessa

bandit · « **Reply #24 on:** July 05, 2010, 03:09:33 PM »

back to direction Aprica

bandit · « **Reply #25 on:** July 05, 2010, 03:11:01 PM »

passo motirolo

bandit · « **Reply #26 on:** July 05, 2010, 03:11:45 PM »

heading up to Bormio IT

bandit · « **Reply #27 on:** July 05, 2010, 03:12:45 PM »

view back from Passo di Foscagno town to Bormio

bandit · « **Reply #28 on:** July 05, 2010, 03:13:53 PM »

in front of us Passo d'Eira

bandit · « **Reply #29 on:** July 05, 2010, 03:14:49 PM »

view down to Livigno IT

bandit · « **Reply #30 on:** July 05, 2010, 03:15:20 PM »

thinking about tomorrow

Buy early · « **Reply #31 on:** July 05, 2010, 03:47:19 PM »

Ask "the creamie" where he got his leathers.

Chains · « **Reply #32 on:** July 05, 2010, 03:51:45 PM »

Man, looks like you guys had a great time, thanks for the wonderful pictures.

bandit · « **Reply #33 on:** July 05, 2010, 04:22:29 PM »

A connecting tunnel for a water-power-plant serves as a one-way between Switzerland and Livigno in Italy

The drive-thru-video at:

bandit · « **Reply #34 on:** July 05, 2010, 04:24:14 PM »

Quote from: Buy early on July 05, 2010, 03:47:19 PM

Ask "the creamie" where he got his leathers.

Designed by himself, finished by his sister!!!!!

bandit · « **Reply #35 on:** July 05, 2010, 04:26:08 PM »

the rest will follow, still have about 280 pics and about 20 videos to view and select

sadunbar · « **Reply #36 on:** July 05, 2010, 06:27:46 PM »

Fantastic views! And great to be able to ride with good friends....

bandit · « **Reply #37 on:** July 06, 2010, 01:12:02 PM »

day 3

bandit · « **Reply #38 on:** July 06, 2010, 01:13:33 PM »

up the Flüela-Pass

bandit · « **Reply #39 on:** July 06, 2010, 01:14:18 PM »

small side-valley

bandit · « **Reply #40 on:** July 06, 2010, 01:15:12 PM »

the lake at the top of the Flüela-Pass

bandit · « **Reply #41 on:** July 06, 2010, 01:15:49 PM »

at the top

bandit · « **Reply #42 on:** July 06, 2010, 01:16:42 PM »

way down to Davos

bandit · « **Reply #43 on:** July 06, 2010, 01:17:29 PM »

way up the Albula-Pass

bandit · « **Reply #44 on:** July 06, 2010, 01:18:10 PM »

at the top, still in the right mood

bandit · « **Reply #45 on:** July 06, 2010, 01:18:48 PM »

view back, were we came up

bandit · « **Reply #46 on:** July 06, 2010, 01:19:23 PM »

day 4

bandit · « **Reply #47 on:** July 06, 2010, 01:20:59 PM »

way up the famous Stilfser-Joch

bandit · « **Reply #48 on:** July 06, 2010, 01:21:55 PM »

some of the 48 hairpins (the way up)

bandit · « **Reply #49 on:** July 06, 2010, 01:22:42 PM »

brilliant view

bandit · « **Reply #50 on:** July 06, 2010, 01:23:17 PM »

hairpin-x

bandit · « **Reply #51 on:** July 06, 2010, 01:23:45 PM »

hairpin-y

bandit · « **Reply #52 on:** July 06, 2010, 01:24:15 PM »

at the top=2758m or 9048' 6.7"

bandit · « **Reply #53 on:** July 06, 2010, 01:26:19 PM »

a sad look back

bandit · « **Reply #54 on:** July 06, 2010, 01:34:01 PM »

another 14 hairpins donw to the Umbrail-Pass (2501m)

bandit · « **Reply #55 on:** July 06, 2010, 01:46:38 PM »

another 32 hairpins donw to Santa Maria, but we stopped at view-point
and enjoyed the scenery:

bandit · « **Reply #56 on:** July 06, 2010, 02:14:01 PM »

bandit · « **Reply #57 on:** July 06, 2010, 02:21:46 PM »

to the austrian border

bandit · « **Reply #58 on:** July 06, 2010, 02:22:27 PM »

view from Naudersberg into the swiss mountains

bandit · « **Reply #59 on:** July 06, 2010, 02:23:43 PM »

Reschenpass, between Austrai and Italy

bandit · « **Reply #60 on:** July 06, 2010, 02:24:23 PM »

Val Rojen, above the lake of Reschen

bandit · « **Reply #61 on:** July 06, 2010, 02:25:15 PM »

a small but gorgeous road

bandit · « **Reply #62 on:** July 06, 2010, 02:25:55 PM »

this time up the Umbrail-Pass

bandit · « **Reply #63 on:** July 06, 2010, 02:27:20 PM »

smoe more hairpins down to Bormio, to dangerous to drive with one hand!!!!

bandit · « **Reply #64 on:** July 06, 2010, 02:28:31 PM »

leaving Livigno on the right side, we went up the Forcola di Livigno (2315m)

bandit · « **Reply #65 on:** July 06, 2010, 02:29:25 PM »

still in Italy, near the swiss border where the road meets the Bernina-Pass

Fired00d · « **Reply #66 on:** July 06, 2010, 02:37:34 PM »

Great (Beautiful) pics thanks for sharing.

Looks really nice and cool there... we could use some of that weather... hot as he!! here.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

DDavidson · « **Reply #67 on:** July 06, 2010, 03:38:30 PM »

Beautiful pics from another "top of the world" view. Enjoyed sharing your adventure!

bandit · « **Reply #68 on:** July 07, 2010, 02:10:28 PM »

last day, prepared to go home

bandit · « **Reply #69 on:** July 07, 2010, 02:10:50 PM »

this way home

bandit · « **Reply #70 on:** July 07, 2010, 02:11:25 PM »

Maloja-Pass down to Italy

bandit · « **Reply #71 on:** July 07, 2010, 02:12:38 PM »

in Italy up to the Splügenpass with a brilliant view-point

bandit · « **Reply #72 on:** July 07, 2010, 02:13:03 PM »

a digital round-view:

bandit · « **Reply #73 on:** July 07, 2010, 02:13:56 PM »

near the summit, a the Lago di Monte Splugo

bandit · « **Reply #74 on:** July 07, 2010, 02:15:16 PM »

Splügen-Pass on the swiss-side

bandit · « **Reply #75 on:** July 07, 2010, 02:15:59 PM »

near the village of Splügen

bandit · « **Reply #76 on:** July 07, 2010, 02:16:55 PM »

lunch in Bonaduz before heading up the Oberalp-Pass

bandit · « **Reply #77 on:** July 07, 2010, 02:17:37 PM »

Oberalp, the last highlight before home

bandit · « **Reply #78 on:** July 07, 2010, 02:19:30 PM »

One week with sunshine, 1h after we arrive at home, it
started raining, also sunday it stayed cloudy and raining.
But everybody is exited about the 3d Retired-Run.

kraut · « **Reply #79 on:** July 07, 2010, 02:26:13 PM »

great tour and superb pics, Bandit

Looking forward to be on some of those roads myself again in 1 week from now

WestCoastRuss · « **Reply #80 on:** July 09, 2010, 06:19:09 PM »

Very nice on the ride and pictures........beautiful scenery

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