Comments on: Trans Alp Mountain Bike Tour 2009

By: Martin

Martin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:50:23 +0000

Some more cool links where you can download GPS tracks:

http://www.gpsies.com
http://www.tourwerk.com
http://www.gps-tour.info
http://www.bike-gps.com

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:55:08 +0000

cool, thanks. Hopefully be on the tour this year

By: Martin

Martin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:43:48 +0000

Just a 25l back pack that’s all – check out in some of the pics

By: Tim

Tim — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:13:01 +0000

Hi Martin, thanks for the information i had the exact same question as Franceso. Is that all you took? What size bag did you take? I did the Trans X challenge a couple of years ago over 2 days instead of one, but i have heard that your race is much harder, yes? Thanks again
Tim

By: Martin

Martin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:20:35 +0000

Hi Francesco,
not really – we go very light though. Usually 20 liter back pack, which includes:
-bike tools incl. spare tube and pump
-2 complete sets of bike clothing (all shorts, and one extra long)
-1 water proof jacket
-1 pair of flip flops, underwear x2 and light long pants that can turn into shorts, and 2 t shirts
-passport, credit cards, money
-mobile phone including chargers – iphone is not bad as it has 3G and maps and other tracking apps, and a good camera all in one.
-bike GPS and battery charger
-calcium and magnesium pills
-plaster and other emergency medication

Let me know if you need anything else,
cheers
Martin

By: Francesco

Francesco — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:50:10 +0000

Hi Martin
I’m planing my first transalp tour for this summer. I wonder whether you have a link with useful info like what to carry. thanks
Francesco

By: Martin

Martin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:40:13 +0000

@eyal
Hi Eyal,

I think the weather will be fine – just check with the local weather guide or the alpine services and they will be able to advise. Also always good to have someone ‘at home’ knowing where exactly you are going, give them your GPS track and let them know about any changes just in case.

If you are looking for alternative routes – the area around Garmisch Partenkirchen is very nice, or try around the Italian side in Switzerland.

Cheers and good luck,
Martin

By: eyal

eyal — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:17:28 +0000

hi there,
will be heading to Munich in a week, and was thinking of doing this incredible bike trip…
does the weather still allowing this kind of trip?
if not, what do u suggest, for a bike trip – 8 days/hard core.

eyal.

By: Glenn Amey

Glenn Amey — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:11:50 +0000

I’m from the U.S. and am very interested in this route for next summer. I’d love to talk logistics (gear,bicycle choice, daily costs etc. ) glennameydesigns@yahoo.com

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:46:36 +0000

He Martin,

I’m using Firefox v3.5.2 by default, obviously I used the wrong menu to download because it works now. I’m not planning a Transalp now, but are trying to combine the best Transalp tracks together for the summer holidays of 2010 (a little bit early I know).

Thanks for your support !

@Martin