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2 weeks, 5 countries, 2 seas
« on: August 19, 2011, 07:47:09 AM »
Hello,

last 2 weeks in July, I did a road trip through 5 countries and saw two seas - the atlantic ocean and the mediterraniean sea. For route planning I used my Garmin Zumo 660. My ride worked without any troubles using on average ~ 5l / 100km.

Based in Vienna, I took the train to Feldkirch where the trip actually started. Final destination was Florence, Italy form where I took the train home to Vienna, Austria.

Here are some pictures from the trip including a screenshot from the route.

http://gallery.me.com/alex_schmid/100012

regards,

Alex

P.S.: Plan for next year is going to "North Cape" in Norway.
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Re: 2 weeks, 5 countries, 2 seas
« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2011, 12:11:20 PM »
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Re: 2 weeks, 5 countries, 2 seas
« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2011, 01:13:20 PM »
Looks like a ride I'd like to do.

When you get on a train like that with your bike.....do you load your own bike or do they load it?  I heard they have a train on the east coast that you can take your bike, also.
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Re: 2 weeks, 5 countries, 2 seas
« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2011, 09:47:39 PM »
That looks like it was a fantastic ride.
I'm jealous !

Thanks for sharing the pictures.
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Re: 2 weeks, 5 countries, 2 seas
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2011, 02:36:35 AM »
nice tour and nice pics, Alex  :2vrolijk_21:

But be carefull when planning the North Cape - weather conditions can be extremely unfair up there compaired to Spain  ::)
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Re: 2 weeks, 5 countries, 2 seas
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2011, 06:22:09 AM »
Quote from: JCZ on August 19, 2011, 01:13:20 PM
Looks like a ride I'd like to do.

When you get on a train like that with your bike.....do you load your own bike or do they load it?  I heard they have a train on the east coast that you can take your bike, also.

You drive your bike onto the train and the people from the train operator fix it with straps so it does not fall during transport. It`s a good idea to stay there till they have fixed it and give them hints where to put the straps around or not. Some of this folks do not really know how to handle bikes correctly.

Alex
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Re: 2 weeks, 5 countries, 2 seas
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2011, 06:24:39 AM »
Quote from: kraut on August 20, 2011, 02:36:35 AM
nice tour and nice pics, Alex  :2vrolijk_21:

But be carefull when planning the North Cape - weather conditions can be extremely unfair up there compaired to Spain  ::)


I alreay read some travel experiences from up there ;-) It will be a challenge to choose the right clothing and the right time of the year, of course. But there is enough time left for preperations until next summer ;-)

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Re: 2 weeks, 5 countries, 2 seas
« Reply #7 on: August 22, 2011, 05:06:03 PM »
contact Uli - he knows anything there is to know about Scandinavia rides  ;)
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Re: 2 weeks, 5 countries, 2 seas
« Reply #8 on: August 22, 2011, 06:23:18 PM »
All I can say is......awesome!!!!  Thanks for sharing...

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Re: 2 weeks, 5 countries, 2 seas
« Reply #9 on: August 23, 2011, 01:44:18 AM »
Quote from: kraut on August 22, 2011, 05:06:03 PM
contact Uli - he knows anything there is to know about Scandinavia rides  ;)

Thanks for the hint!

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Re: 2 weeks, 5 countries, 2 seas
« Reply #10 on: September 05, 2011, 09:29:37 PM »
Great photos of a great trip! Thanks for sharing!
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