December 22, 2012 – SkiTrax Masters columnist, Dick Hunt of AXCS fame, is into cycling in a big way and offers unique cycling trips to Europe. Check out his latest adventures planned for 2013… according to Hunt you can save 50%-60% on full service cycling tours.

Hunt with crew... © Dick Hunt

I have worked very hard on the ride I am sure all of you will like it, I have done it myself and it is a good mix of some climbs and some easier days. If you decide to get your flight early, I recommend trip insurance – Diana Rau can answer your questions 970-887-3095 w/ no obligation.

Hunt with Levi Leipheimer © Dick Hunt

Flying into Munich, Germany there is a shuttle service desk right in the lobby of the airport.  It can take you directly to your hotel in Innsbruck, Austria.  If I remember correctly the cost is $60.00+/-. I can furnish details when you want them.

Hunt with Italian great Francesco Moser © Dick Hunt

Below is one of two tours on the same route.  Dates for the second Tour are August 25 to September 6, 2013.

Sept. 8-9 (2 nights)
– Staying in Innsbruck there is some great riding there to warm up and we will be right in the old downtown area.

Sept. 10-11 (2 nights)        St. Johann
– To ST. Johann in Tyrol, we cruise along the Inns River and go slightly up to St. Johann.  100km.
– St. Johann    Loop ride around the World Masters road race course. 40+km.

Sept. 12-13 (2 nights)        Kaprun, Austria
– To Kaprun there are two routes, over a modest climb through Kitzbuhel 47km or over the Gresenpass a short climb and down to Kaprun 53km .
– Kaprun        Loop ride to Saalfelden, 650m climb to Felzensattle and down to Heuberg and back to Kaprun, a nice cruise. 69km

Sept. 14 (1 night)            Lienz, Austria
– From Kaprun we climb the famous Grossglockner Pass, there is a side climb some do the Gletcherstrasse, then a cruise to Lienz. 86km.
– Lienz to Brunico is a tradition in the valley.  People rent bikes, take a train up the valley to Brunico and ride back down through the forrest on a nice bike path.
– We can ride up that path. 69km.
– Brunico        Loop rides of your choice.

Sept. 17-18 (2 nights)        Sterzing-Vipiteno, Italy
– Brunico to Vipiteno
– Brixen        Loop rides above Brixen.

Sept. 19 (1 night)            Solden, Austria
– From Brixen we have the most difficult day.  We climb the Jaufenpass followed by the Timmelhoch Pass (there is downhill after the Timmelhoch) a 100km day!

Sept.20 (1night)            Innsbruck, Austria
– From Solden two ways down the valley to the Inns River and into Innsbruck.  Or, over the Kuhtal Pass(1200m) from Oetz down to Innsbruck.

If you have any questions call me at 541-948-1136.

Dick Hunt
P.O. Box 5
Bend OR 97709
541-948-1136