The Italian Job news was interrupted due the website hiccup. That didn’t daunt us and we resorted to emails and old fashioned pub conversations (Deeds Brewing to be precise).
The trip is ON: Italy Bike Tours (IBT) “The Best Of The Alps And Dolomites” 16-25 Jun 2023 (https://italybiketours.com/the-best-of-the-alps-of-dolomites-cycling)
We currently have 12 confirmed/booked/paid; 7 riders, 5 non riders (Myself/Caroline, Ken/Leanne, Matt/Liz/son, Brad/Helen, StephenG, Frank/Barb). Non rider in a couple/family get a discount. There are non-rider activities including access to e-bikes for local riding etc.
Given the size of our contingent IBT will turn this into a private tour – same dates, routes (although we will be able to vary), but with dedicated support for our group. This also mean that we can add more participants.
Tour headlines (do have a look at the above link)
– 10 days 9 nights, in Verona, out Milan, 2 accomm locations (less transit, also good for non-riders. Canazei, Bormio – 1 day in transit), 630km, 17000m (most of the well known climbs – no Zoncolan)
– Cost €3,250 ~$5,000 incl transfers accomm, bfast, dinner, some lunches. Bike hire €500 ~$770. Deposit €500 ~$770. (Obviously €->$ continues to move). Final payment in April 2023 (cancellation policy is reasonably good)
Overall tour price is pretty good, multiple conversations with business owner, others riders who have toured before, routes and accomm look pretty good.
With travel coming back on stream for Europe tours are beginning to get booked out. We will have some flex given we are now on a ‘private tour’. However, if you are interested in joining the Italian Job (aka Dolomites Dreaming) please let me no as soon as practical.
In the mean time I am busy planning Caroline and my before and after excursions!
Thx
R