Alps Tyres

Mad Splasherwmb · June 2007

Are you just going out with some mates to do your own thing or are you doing something organised?

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Seagull · June 2007

I'm going with Bikevillage for an organised holiday. Its my first time out there so want to see whats heppening. Might try and organise something with mates next year when i've got a handle on whats out there.

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Unknown · June 2007

mine is organised too..
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leejervis · June 2007

how much does it set you back for a week in the alps? always wanted to go and try it!

Unknown · June 2007

mine all in has cost œ500
but that is EVERYTHING

flights, baggage, food, hotel, passes...

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leejervis · June 2007

dont suppose thats too bad then. how easy is it to find the trails? is it like the trail centres here where they are signposted or do you just wander around and see what you can find?

Seagull · June 2007

Yep mine also cost œ500 all in.

Other costs are insurance, bike bag, extra spares for your bike and extra cycling clothing.

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Seagull · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by leejervis

dont suppose thats too bad then. how easy is it to find the trails? is it like the trail centres here where they are signposted or do you just wander around and see what you can find?
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Many of these holidays include guiding all week so someone shows you where to go.

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leejervis · June 2007

who did you get your insurance with cos im off out to see my mate in whistler at the end of the month and it would be very rude not to take my bike

Hole Nut · June 2007

The Alps will test everything you know about bikes, it's just so extreme. I've had severe brake fade a few times and the tyres I took were new and came back bald. Even my shock and forks got warm with all the work they had to do. So take two pairs of tyres.

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Unknown · June 2007

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Mad Splasherwmb · June 2007

It's costing me about œ260 because I've booked accomodation and transfers for œ160 and an Easyjet debacle, sorry flight for œ100. But I already have annual multi-trip insurance and I've no guides or anyone to pay because I'm doing the Passportes event (another 36 euros to add to the total).

As for brakes and tyres, I'm putting some new Michelin Mountain A/T triple plys on and have put 203/180 rotors on in anticipation of heat.

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Unknown · June 2007

running 180/180 with 350 degree german brake pads..

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Seagull · June 2007

I'm running 180/180 as well, new ceramic brake pads should suffice.

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