ACC Trip to Italy 8-16 June

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Hi All

A group of ACC riders are planning a 2 centre cycling trip to Italy from 8 June to 16 June. This note is to open up the trip for others who are interested in joining.

The centres are Bormio, near the Stelvio and other major Alpine climbs and Pieve in Prosecco country, which offers both mountain climbs, hills and flat rides.

The trip is being organised in conjunction with Dudley Samuels of 5034 events. Dudley is an experienced trip organiser for major sportive and as he's half Italian has a good knowledge of the country and what Italy offers.

There are options for bike box hire if you are taking your own bike. This can be found on Dudley’s home page here:

http://www.5034events.co.uk/40026/info.php?p=1&pno=0

Also, there are options for bike hire, through these companies in Bormio and Pieve:

Pieve

http://www.rentalbikeitaly.com/2012/01/ ... eneto.html

Bormio

http://www.bormioskibike.com/en_hire-bike.aspx

We would like to firm up numbers by 31 January, to allow us to complete planning of the trip. If you are happy to share a room, but don't have someone t share with, let us know and we will help to sort that out.

If you are interested, please let me know, but you can register directly and pay a £50 deposit to secure a place through this booking link on the 5034 events website:

http://www.5034events.co.uk/40026/info.php?p=10&pno=0

Further details of the trip are below.


Dates

Out 8/6/2016 , Return 16/6/2016

Flights & Transfers

Fly Out to Milan Malpaensa - coach transfer to Bormio (Stelvio)

Fly Back from Venice Marco Polo - coach transfer to Venice Airport (Marco Polo)

Coach transfer for riders and bikes from Bormio > Pieve Di Soligo

Airport pick up , drop off and transfer times will be agreed when final numbers are known

Rider Numbers

20 riders Max

Cost and Payments

£625.00 Each (15-20 bookings) or £700 (1-14 Bookings), based on twin room Sharing , £150 Extra for single room supplement for the duration

This does not include flights , personal insurance , drinks @ meal time and bar drinks and 1.50 euro personal hotel tax per night in Bormio , no hotel tax in Pieve

Deposit £50.00
1st Payment 31/1/2016
Balance Payment 6/4/2016

Accomadation

Bed breakfast and Evening meal , guided rides or explore yourself

Time table - suggested

Bormio
8/6/2016 - Arrive Milan Malpensa , at a time that gets up to Bormio circa lunch time
9/6/2016 - Ride time
10/6/2016 - Ride time
11/6/2016 - Ride time
12/6/2016 - Transfer early morning circa 9am , arriving 1pm in Pieve di Soligo
13/6/2016 - Ride time
14/6/2016 - Ride time
15/6/2016 - Ride time
16/6/2016 - Return Morning to Venice Marco Polo