Getting ready.

First step is we have received our information pack.  There are 14 others on the tour on 9 bikes.  Did I mention Anna is coming too.  It appears she is the only single female rider. Bit proud of her.



This is the basic map provided on the website. Gives you a bit of an idea. The link to the tour site is https://www.edelweissbike.com/en/touren/?c=CUA

Better go and get our stuff together.

Talk soon

Peter H

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