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[MrSimmo]

I'm not sure if that will make things less or more awkward if she turns up ??

That's not you on the left is it ? I'm sure you've worked hard on that body, but I'm not sure the ladies are going to appreciate a guy who can't even work buttons !

Think she got the sack for something, not sure what…

That damn broken button shirt was my favourite until it was stolen one day, that must be the b*stard who took it

 

[Waynemarlow]

go to verbier... better trails , your allowed to ride anywhere pretty much , bikes shop rent ebikes and batteries , Switzerland miles better than France ..

Got to agree but having paid 13 Euro in a small restaurant about 2 minutes outside of Champery for what looked like dish washing water infused with 3 slices of carrot and then having to pay another 3 Euro for 2 slices of bread, then in particular Verbier is a wallet breaker.

The Tyrol, either Austria or Italy is fantastic value. Saalback Hinterglemm has got to be my fave for all round entertainment that all can enjoy at reasonable cost. But it’s another 4-6 hours of driving compared to the Geneva area.

However also think of some of the smaller less known regions on the way down to Geneva, maybe they don’t have the snow record but in the summer are stunning and you won’t be needing lifts.

 

[Akiwi]

I'd be interested. Where / when?
As I live near Munich I could get most places pretty quickly.

 

[volts]

Got to agree but having paid 13 Euro in a small restaurant about 2 minutes outside of Champery for what looked like dish washing water infused with 3 slices of carrot and then having to pay another 3 Euro for 2 slices of bread, then in particular Verbier is a wallet breaker.

The Tyrol, either Austria or Italy is fantastic value. Saalback Hinterglemm has got to be my fave for all round entertainment that all can enjoy at reasonable cost. But it’s another 4-6 hours of driving compared to the Geneva area.

However also think of some of the smaller less known regions on the way down to Geneva, maybe they don’t have the snow record but in the summer are stunning and you won’t be needing lifts.

I have been many times in Saalback Hinterglemm and it's super great but with all lift services it seems to make ebikes kind of pointless imo.
Going to areas with great trails but no lifts would make a lot more sense and a lot more unique.
Like you, I'm totally down for lesser known areas if we can find some gems.

 

[MrSimmo]

We'll have to make sure we all grow beards before hand so we all get into the Alps ok...

 

[Waynemarlow]

Like you, I'm totally down for lesser known areas if we can find some gems.

I think Rob already has the destination booked, just not letting on.

 

[TomC]

Lets goooooooooooooooooo!

I still need a weekend in Wales...

 

[Akiwi]

Hmm. after a quick investigation I think we are talking about Les Arcs.
Unfortunately, Les Arcs is almost too far for a quick trip. Being 800 km from where I live.
We'll see what Rob says.

 

[Doomanic]

Nearly 1600km for me…

 

[JetSetDemo]

It’s an adventure, the journey is part of the fun not just the destination

 

[Waynemarlow]

 

[Doomanic]

Bambam's will probably cost less...

 

[MrSimmo]

Bambam's will probably cost less...

and be in worse condition

 

[Doomanic]

What Bambam thinks he’s paid for…

What actually turns up…

 

[Zimmerframe]

Bambam's will probably cost less...

and be in worse condition

But like bambam's escorts, she can take 4 at the same time or 5 if you don't mind squeezing an extra one in the rear.

 

[Mountainebiker]

Accommodation. Will be 15 spaces in the chalet

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Have stayed there a few times...Trail Addiction chalet, Les arcs.

 

[cuaion]

If I can get of work, im would love to go!

And my new bike too!

 

[Pivot]

@Rob Rides EMTB

What is the latest thinking on this expedition?

 

[galaga187]

@Rob Rides EMTB any updates on the trip please?