| Body and Mind Solutions Presents: The Swiss Alpes For Distinguished Men and Women of Triathlon |
What:
Our 7-day tour coincides with Ironman Zurich. As the competitive triathletes race for 10-16 hours,
you will enjoy long and challenging days of cycling the actual racecourse seen on the map above.
We not only schedule a day to watch the race, but maintain a flexible style that allows us to break
away from any planned day of riding to follow as much of the tour as you’d like and still have plenty
of time for cultural intake.
Snow capped peaks, green valleys and mountain ski chalets - yes, this is triathlon in Switzerland!
Go to the heart of these ideal mountain settings and discover the beauty for yourself by hiking the
trails around Uri and Schwyz. See the legendary mountains and lakes, and of course enjoy Swiss
style living and comfortable accommodations while being treated to trails typifying Swiss beauty of
soaring glaciated peaks, thundering waterfalls and quaint secluded villages. Ride the famous
cogwheel trains, and explore mountain villages, and then wonder at the craftsmanship of all that
is around you. Take yourself away to pure air, and natural wonder! The entire tour makes use of
exquisite family-run four-star luxury hotels with excellent meals (all dinners are included).
Body and Mind Solutions designed this tour with our family members in Switzerland. You will get to know the people and witness their past and present way of life
while you participate in a truly unique and complete package of what Switzerland has to offer. Cornelia has designed each day's activity for multiple ability levels so
that individuals of varying fitness levels can enjoy this one of a kind tour of Switzerland.
Who:
The tour will cater to the beginner and intermediate cyclist and/or triathlete. This camp will
be for those riders, just getting into racing or riders who have only raced a year, or Category 4 or 5 racers.
This camp will emphasize bike handling skills, pace-lining skills,
medium distance rides (longest will be about 60-70 miles).
When:
This camp is scheduled to start in 2006!
Sample Itinerary:
FAQS
What's Not Included
Our 7-day tour coincides with Ironman Zurich. As the competitive triathletes race for 10-16 hours,
you will enjoy long and challenging days of cycling the actual racecourse seen on the map above.
We not only schedule a day to watch the race, but maintain a flexible style that allows us to break
away from any planned day of riding to follow as much of the tour as you’d like and still have plenty
of time for cultural intake.
Snow capped peaks, green valleys and mountain ski chalets - yes, this is triathlon in Switzerland!
Go to the heart of these ideal mountain settings and discover the beauty for yourself by hiking the
trails around Uri and Schwyz. See the legendary mountains and lakes, and of course enjoy Swiss
style living and comfortable accommodations while being treated to trails typifying Swiss beauty of
soaring glaciated peaks, thundering waterfalls and quaint secluded villages. Ride the famous
cogwheel trains, and explore mountain villages, and then wonder at the craftsmanship of all that
is around you. Take yourself away to pure air, and natural wonder! The entire tour makes use of
exquisite family-run four-star luxury hotels with excellent meals (all dinners are included).
Body and Mind Solutions designed this tour with our family members in Switzerland. You will get to know the people and witness their past and present way of life
while you participate in a truly unique and complete package of what Switzerland has to offer. Cornelia has designed each day's activity for multiple ability levels so
that individuals of varying fitness levels can enjoy this one of a kind tour of Switzerland.
Who:
The tour will cater to the beginner and intermediate cyclist and/or triathlete. This camp will
be for those riders, just getting into racing or riders who have only raced a year, or Category 4 or 5 racers.
This camp will emphasize bike handling skills, pace-lining skills,
medium distance rides (longest will be about 60-70 miles).
When:
This camp is scheduled to start in 2006!
Sample Itinerary:
- 7:30am-9:00am Breakfast
9:45am-1:00pm Ride - Length of ride will depend on day and topics scheduled to cover. One day we have a double ride scheduled.
1:00pm-2:30pm Lunch - Mechanic will be working and making adjustments on bikes, as we eat.
2:30pm- 5:30pm Swim or Run/Clinics/Massages/Conferences -
6:00pm-7:30pm Evening Program - Speakers, riders’ discussion on related topics, etc.
7:45pm-10:00pm Dinner
Tour Includes:
- Guide services of 2 multi-lingual tour leaders who are equipped with and trained in the use of first aid equipment, repair kits and cell phones.
- Mechanic Support - Clean and adjusted bikes every Morning.
- Hearty breakfasts typical of regional custom, flavor and style.
- Light lunches on all but the meeting and departure days.
- Dinners on all days of your tour. Dinners included in the tour price consist of an appetizer, salad, main course, and two non-alcoholic beverages of your
choice. - Gratuities at inns, restaurants and vineyards, local taxes and admittance fees for sightseeing events scheduled during the tour.
- Transportation for evening dinner trips to local area restaurants.
- Full Sag Support during rides.
- Pre-Ride Briefing to discuss the day’s ride goals, terrain and other issues.
- Post-Ride De-briefing to discuss how goals were met and training ride/terrain issues.
- Training Ride Profiles
- Analysis of your Riding Technique and Style.
- Incredible coaching & beautiful riding!
FAQS
- What is the average daily mileage? The average daily mileage is about 70+ miles (110km). There will be daily options for riding additional, or fewer, miles.
- How should I train? The best way to prepare for a triathlon tour adventure is to get out there and train! However, if for some reason you cannot ride regularly
or are limited in the amount of riding you can do, it is still important that you engage in another cardiovascular activity — like jogging, walking, swimming, or
aerobics — that suits your lifestyle. The most important thing to remember is to maintain your level of physical fitness and to get used to being active for
consecutive days. As you prepare for your trip, try to ride a variety of terrain — some hills and some flat stretches — the kind of terrain that you can expect to
find on your biking trip. Since we have the option to ride every day, you should feel comfortable getting back on a bike after having ridden an average of about
70+ miles (110km) for several days in a row. - What is included in the price of the trip? Accommodation; most meals; all snacks and drinks for each day’s ride; a social hour each evening; 2 experienced
travel guides; daily route support; private tours and tastings; entrance fees to all group and individual events; all luggage transfers; all transportation during
the trip (including private coaches); comprehensive trip literature; all gratuities for special events, local guides, transfers, hotels, and restaurants. - What isn’t included? Airfare to and from the trip; lodging before and after the trip; and incidentals along the way.
- What travel documents will I need? All travelers are required to have a valid passport. Please make 2 copies of your passport, visa, and personal
identification before you depart. Keep one set of copies with you in a separate location from your travel documents, and leave the other set of copies with a
contact at home before you depart. For information on obtaining a passport, or replacing an outdated, lost, or stolen passport, contact the U.S. State
Department. For information on obtaining a current driver’s license or state identification card, contact your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles. - What is the weather going to be like? The summer months in the can bring warm days, ranging from the mid 60s to low 90s, with evenings dropping to the
mid 50s to mid 60s. When traveling in the Alps it is best to be prepared for variable conditions as weather can change very quickly. There is always the
chance of snow and rain. We recommend always traveling with raingear as well as breathable layers to provide warmth when the temperature drops. - What kind of food will I be eating? Swiss cuisine varies only little from German cuisine. It's less hearty but finer. Swiss cooking does not make as much
use of innards for the production of sausages as does German cooking, and fermenting food is less common. In general, Swiss cuisine is a combination of
German and French cuisine. Switzerland produces a great variety of cheeses, particularly hard cheeses; among them are Appenzeller and Emmenthaler.
Em-menthaler is so typically Swiss that in Germany it is simply called Schweizerkaese (Swiss cheese). It is world famous less for the taste but for the large
holes. Of course they are not carved but a result of gas from the fermenting process. Emmenthaler, Appenzeller, and other Swiss cheeses are imported to
the Philippines by Euro-Swiss, the company that also makes most of the German sausages consumed in the archipelago. Travelers should have minimal
problems with vegetarian diets and our guides will make every effort to ensure that your dietary needs will be met. Please inform a trip consultant of your
dietary needs before you depart for your trip. - Where do we meet on the first day of the trip? TBA
- Where does the trip end? TBD
- How do I go about making my travel arrangements? For more information on making your travel arrangements, you may Body and Mind Solutions. A trip
consultant will put you in contact with a travel agent who can assist you with your travel needs. - What should I pack? Please download our travel essentials checklist for help.
What's Not Included
- Air fare and transportation to our meeting and departure points.
- Guide tips are a common gesture of appreciation for the commitment of your guide to your well-being and enjoyment. Our guests typically express their level
of satisfaction with a gratuity that averages US$75-100 per guide. - Accommodation on the night of the last day of your tour (many guests depart home immediately or choose to travel on to other destinations).
- Alcoholic beverages in the context of lunches or dinners are at the discretion of our clients.
- Daypack (27-35 liters or 1,700 - 2,200 cubic inches) with comfortable shoulder straps and back padding (hip belt not necessary). This pack should be
broken in before joining us. - Bicycle shoes / helmets. These rather personal items present hygiene / safety issues and their custom-fit should definitely be tested ahead of your trip
departure. - Bikes. BYOB=Bring your own bike!
| © Copyright 2007, Cristin Reichmuth, M.A.. Material provided on this web site is for educational and/or informational purposes only. This web site does not offer either online services or medical advice. No therapeutic relationship is established by use of this site. If you have comments or questions, please contact: info@bodyandmindsolutions.com. |
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