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lemming
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 Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 10:32 am Subject: Skate Switzerland |
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We're thinking of doing a small skate trip to Switzerland in September. Has anyone done such a trip or have any recommendations please? We've followed a link from myswitzerland.com. I'm wondering if it's worth paying for one of the 'defined' routes where they'll take your bags, or if it's better to just set up a base somewhere nice and just do a few routes on our own? I'll have a fairly novice skater with me, so no big hills / huge routes please!
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roger
Joined: 26 Feb 2004
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| Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 9:35 pm Subject: |
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We have done several of the 'defined' routes, where they carry your bags, a few years ago now though. We did the Rhine route, and the Rhone route, and enjoyed both of them, though I think the Rhone route was best. We have also skated a little of the Mittelland route but was not so impressed with that.
Looking at the web site they seem to have changed the routes a bit since we did them so I am not sure how relevant our experience is, but I think they might be slightly challenging for a novice.
You could base yourself somewhere on Lake Constance, there are good bike/skate paths all around the lake, and also railways/ferries to take you home if tired.
I have the Skatelines Schweiz book if you are interested, that describes the Mittelland, Rhone and Rhine tours - but only in German. |
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lemming
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| Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 8:28 pm Subject: |
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| Thanks for the info Roger. When I say novice, that may not be fair. The half marathon at Goodwood is well within their grasp... I quite like the idea of Lake Constance and then relying on public transport should things go awry though. |
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ed!
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Joined: 13 Mar 2005
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| Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 10:52 pm Subject: |
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Speak to Linda (http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=651561735&ref=ts) - I don't think she visits the forum often.
She did a skate tour of sorts around Switzerland, so might have some pointers... |
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lemming
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| Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 6:53 am Subject: |
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| Thanks Ed! I'll drop her a facebook line... |
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Linda J
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| Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 4:41 pm Subject: |
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Yes, I ran a little tour around the area. More of a holiday really than a tour. Just contact me directly if you want any advice.
I've heard a lot of people are going to do the Rhein skate this year. Is there a link to this? I fancy going too. I just love skating there. |
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Alan
Joined: 19 Sep 2005
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| Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 4:46 pm Subject: |
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| Linda J wrote: |
I've heard a lot of people are going to do the Rhein skate this year. Is there a link to this? I fancy going too. I just love skating there. |
Not very good at links, but it's on Serpentine Road, under events and there is a Facebook group; which I think is open to anyone. |
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Howard
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 2:43 pm Subject: |
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| Linda J wrote: |
I've heard a lot of people are going to do the Rhein skate this year. Is there a link to this? I fancy going too. I just love skating there. |
Our facebook group is here: http://www.facebook.com/?sk=events#!/event.php?eid=119088658128819 |
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Rick
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