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From I suppose I could collect my bags and go back on tour by Scott Fenwick & Pat Fenwick

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Scott Fenwick commented on a photo in To Montreux - up the hill and into the vineyards

Hi Charmaine,
E bikes are becoming the norm in Europe and as tourers go we are in the minority with "normal" bikes. But because we travel with our bikes, battery powered are not allowed on aircraft. You could certainly plot out a relatively flat route between Geneva to Interlaken but everyday has some sharp inclines no matter where you ride. As well there are some routings that you may choose that cross through mountains as Switzerland is, of course, full of them! If you are asking - I would say go ebike and you will be able to enjoy and handle anything that comes your way.

1 month ago
Charmaine Ruppolt commented on a photo in To Montreux - up the hill and into the vineyards

I will be on a bike trip this summer in Switzerland, from Geneva to Interlaken, renting an e-bike. Looks like the terrain would warrant using an e-bike - do you agree?

1 month ago
Steve Miller/Grampies commented on Going home and tour wrap up

Hello Scott and Pat! The Maher-Weary's reference a 2021 blog of yours for Portugal, and talk of your having sent them the track. We can not find this blog, but will leave for Porto in ten days. Can you direct us to the text and also send the track? Steve and Dodie - The Grampies
shadybrook at shaw dot ca

1 year ago
Rachael Anderson commented on a photo in To: Chambéry and back

That looks delicious!

1 year ago
Rich Frasier commented on Going home and tour wrap up

Ugh. Covid. You're not alone. EVERYONE we know who has flown across the Atlantic in the past couple of weeks has come down with it. Hope it clears out soon. And thanks so much for the journal - I really enjoyed it! (I think I've written that before) :)

1 year ago
David Mathers commented on Going home and tour wrap up

Welcome home, thanks for the journal and the summary. I agree about the Bike Fridays being good reliable workhorses and relatively easy to maintain. We have tried other options but the folders have been the most versatile travel bikes for us. As for a West Coast meetup…in😀

1 year ago
Kathleen Classen commented on Going home and tour wrap up

We are sitting on our flight from Lisbon waiting for the last passengers to board. Everything has been smooth so far. I loved following your blog and wish you a speedy recovery. We need a West Coast CycleBlaze Meetup soon!

1 year ago
Suzanne Gibson commented on Going home and tour wrap up

It was great to follow along! Get well soon!

1 year ago
Rachael Anderson commented on Going home and tour wrap up

What a wonderful trip!

1 year ago
Mike Ayling commented on Going home and tour wrap up

Sorry to hear about the Covid.
Do plane passenger no longer have to use masks?
Anyway I enjoyed your journal.

1 year ago
Jacquie Gaudet commented on Going home and tour wrap up

Sorry to hear about the Covid but at least it's at home and not on tour.

We spent 8 weeks in Italy and finally got used to the drivers. I had a couple of close passes but those happen in Vancouver too and I think Italian drivers have a better idea of the width of their car than so many here at home.

1 year ago
Jacquie Gaudet commented on a photo in Going home and tour wrap up

I originally thought you meant CA$15 for each! We found restaurants so very expensive in Geneva and it wouldn't have surprised me at all.

1 year ago
Patrick O'Hara commented on To Como: Italy to Switzerland and back to Italy

Glad I found more CycleBlazers to follow from the West Coast. Not sure how I missed this journal. Really enjoying reading along, even though your trip is done. Bringing back memories of Susanna and my adventures through the same area.

1 year ago
Tricia Graham commented on To Geneva: Completing the circle

Have so enjoyed following your trip have a safe journey home

1 year ago
Rachael Anderson commented on To Geneva: Completing the circle

I’m sorry to see your tour end.

1 year ago