joropc написа:Всички тези писанки са за състезанието Транс Алпс, въпреки че някои неща не виждам как ще станат(например 7 кила раница) ги поствам тук, защото има и важни неща.То нашето каране ще е съвсем различно, но все пак...:
Condition a high degree of fitness is a prerequisite for a successful Transalp expedition
a high degree of stamina is required
at least: 2000 kilometres with MTB/racing cycling in the season prior to starting a Transalp crossing
general rule:
you should manage a bike tour of about 80 - 100 kilometres in a average speed of about 15 -20 km/h without problems;
you should be able to control your bike at high speeds especially on dirty and stony roads
you should have already done at least one tour with an elevation gain of about 1000 metres with a backpack of about 7 kg
Mental preparation you have to know what is expected to you:
you will have to push the bike during certain stages of the crossing
the bike will need to be carried for short distances; you should already eliminate all periods longer than 15 minutes in your tour planning
that's why: obtain information, for example over the internet, because there you can direct questions to experienced Transalp riders
ask your questions in the german IBC-Forum
http://www.mtb-news.de/forum in the category "Reisen, Routen und Reviere" you can also ask in english
critically assesses the tour-reports of other people; keep in mind that it is your own capability that matters and not that of other Transalplers
many "dream - singletrails" with a backback are impossible to drive - 400 metres pushing the bike downhilll while it is raining makes no fun
Nutrition listen to your body; it tells you exactly about nutrition in extreme situations
breakfast: as much and whatever you 'd like to eat
at lunchtime: eat sufficiently, but keep it light (noodles or soups; no beer, no meat)
during the trip: bananas, energy bars, etc.
make sure you drink plenty of water (water is seldom a problem in the Alps - as you can drink from streams )
advice: overnight stay: if it' s possible always book half board; you generally get plenty to eat at a resonable cost
Bodyweight every kilogram you have to carry uphill - tip:fast before the tour starts
I've had good experiences with fasting; before Transalps I reduced my weight about four to five kilograms during a fast week; this almost compensates for the backback weight
during the fastweek you can train a little bit
last date: end of fasting 2 weeks before Transalp begins
Mountainbike these days a full suspension is the best choice;
however "air-suspension" can be problematic as they are difficult to repair on the road; continuing the trip is possibly impossible;
for that reason I worked an aluminium hoop from the wasteyard as a suspension Dummy (130 g) - see picture
meanwhile I reverted to steel spring suspension (better safe than sorry!)
bar ends are recommended as well as if you use Downhill - handlebars
if possible: 2 bottles - with bottle cages attached to the frame being the best choice;
tip: aluminium bottles by Sigg (the closing lid on the tip keeps the drinking noozle dirt free)
saddle with quick release skewers
very good mountain drive train: at the front - the smallest chain ring at least 22 teeth, at the back - if possible 32 teeth as maximum (better: 34 teeth)
before the tour starts check if the chain has stretched; change if necessary
don`t forget replacement brake linings; I made very good experiences with disc brakes (hydraulic system)
don`t use too light tires
Shoes/pedals whether you use click pedals is a matter of personal preference; I never used them on my first trips.
however it is important to have sturdy shoes that protect the anke and enable you to walk the bike; necessary: test before
don't ever use new shoes on tour
Backpack everything has to be transported in your backpack
bigger bags aren`t possible in the alpine terrain except small handlebars or frame bags
maximum weight including contents: 6 - 7 kilograms; necessary: test before
Transalp 2001: I finally reached 5,5 kilograms including backpack (a feeling like flying!)
I don`t recommend integrated drink - systems (Camelbag or others) because of weight
I'm using Deuter backpacks since 2000 and I am very happy with it
2000-2002: Deuter Trans Alpine 30 - 1200 g
2003-2004: Deuter Trans Alpine 25 - 1100 g
2005: Deuter Speed Lite 30 - 850 g plus extra raincover - 80 g
Bicycle computer basic equipment, absolutely necessary
my tip: Sigma - unfortunately still without altimetry
Altimeter in my opinion also absolutely necessary
I think it is also important like a bicycle computer;
they are used for orientation and are helpful for your own mentality (general rule: 400 - 500 metres of altitude uphill per hour)
my tip: models of Ciclosport (with memory and PC - analysis), e.g. HAC 4
Mobile phone/telephone in the meantime the Alps are opened up almost area-wide for mobile communications - so do say the providers (it's only a joke)
one mobile phone per participant is useful for emergencies, e.g. if you lose sight of others at a downhill run (don`t forget a storage battery if it doesn`t work for a week without charging again)
however it is just useful if you made notes in the roadbook about the numbers of the regional mountain rescue and also of the alpine huts as well as the numbers of every participant
otherwise I use the particular phonecards of the country
Organisation principles
use the experiences of other transalplers (tour reports in magazines or in the internet)
always assess critically these reports on the basis of your own eperiences, your demand of efficiency and also your capacity
every time take into account emergencies and bad weather situations
on the way inquire yourself in bicycle shops, alpine huts or ask a mountain guide;
information about special routes given by "only-wanderers" has to be taken with a pinch of salt
best travel - time: June - September according to the snow conditions I made good experiences with tours in September
Expenses per tour-day: you can expext to pay 50-60 EUR for an overnight stay/meal in simple boarding houses or alpine huts
if you choose an overnight stay: if possible take half board
you can only safe money concerning the costs of drinks (take water and mix powder with you instead of buying a half litre sparkling apple juice for 3 EUR)
Overnight stay here you have to decide whether you would like to stay in the valley that means in guest houses of the holiday resorts or in alpine huts in the mountains because this has got an influence on the route plan
I personally tend towards overnight stays in the valley
Pros valley:
hardly accommodation problems during the high season
you are in secure surroundings if there is a sudden change of weather over night
the uphill stage should be passed in the morning
medical supply is easier if there are health problems
Pros alpine huts:
you experience an incomparable nature event if the weather is nice
alpine huts magic has its own attraction
if you want to have an overnight stay at the alpine huts, you absolutely have to reserve an accommodation by telephone before the tour starts
Maps on a scale of 1:50.000 is okay; if you have got a smaller scale it will be heavier, meanwhile I scanned many of the needed maps excerpts and I printed them in A4-sized paper (it saves absolutely weight)
Kompass-maps
http://www.kompass.at widespread almost everywhere, everywhere available
cover completely the German, Austrian and Italien Alps area
in new issues mountainbike routes are marked
disadvantage: partly too imprecise, bad orientation on the mountain ridge
summary for maps and how to buy by Amazon click here
if you take Kompass maps then: red broken lines are uphill/downhill mostly passages by pushing the bike; red dotted ways (as a rule only footpaths), not recommended
Italian Tabacco maps are very recommendable:
- very exactly, very good route descriptions
- mountain ridges and terrain structure are very detailed and clearly shown
- unfortunately you cannot find all areas in these maps
- address: CASA Editrice Tabacco, I-33010 Tavagnacco (Udine), Via E. Fermi 78, Tel.: 0039-0432-573822, Fax: 0039-0432-573823
- available for example in the internet shop of Deutschen Alpenvereins:www.alpenverein.de
swiss maps in the internet:
http://www.swisstopo.ch german special bookshops with maps on sale:
Gleumes & Co., Hohenstaufenring 47/51, 50674 Köln, Tel. 0221-211550,
http://www.landkartenhaus-gleumes.de Dr. Götze Land & Karte, Alstertor 14, 20093 Hamburg, Tel. 040-357 463-0,
http://www.drgoetze.com Schropp, Potsdamer Str. 129, 10631 Berlin, Tel. 030-235 5732-0,
http://www.schropp.de Geobuch, Rosental 6, 80331 München, Tel. 089-265 030
Alpina, Friedenstr. 4, 85609 Aschheim, Tel. 089-903 7655,
http://www.alpina-buch.de Versandbuchhandlung Jürgen Schrieb, Schwieberdinger Str. 10/2, 71706 Markgröningen, Tel. 07145-26078,
http://www.karten-schrieb.de Route plan your own planning with the help of the maps is absolutely necessary, although you use reports of other participants, especially for the mental preparation
1500 - 2000 altitude metres are possible per day
not too long stages - biketime: 8.30 am - 4.00 pm, if possibly start earlier in the morning
you have to think about bad weather conditions
use forest streets, avoid broken footpaths
no fear because of little tar streets or cable - car systems in cases of bad weather
Roadbook I plan my tours with the help of a self - developed roadbok based on an EXCEL table
easy calculation of the distances with the help of the maps; easy analysis after the tour - how you can comprehend the detail information of my tours on this homepage
meanwhile I create the height-profiles after the tours with the help of the recordings of the bicycle computer
example of a roadbook: open in new window
Packing list don't carry too much with you!!!
max. 7 kg in the backpack including the weight of the backpack, 5,5 kg are optimal
possible with the help of the follwing packing list
open the up-to-date german list in new window: click here:
http://www.transalp.info/packlist.php----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ето и местата за спане по нашия маршрут:
Първа вечер:
Chamonix-Франция-тук задължително спим на палатки.Има доста къмпинзи, които са за тая работа.
Втора вечер:
Verbier-Швейцария-Това е някакъв зимен ски курорт
Трета вечер:
Evolene-Швейцария
Четвърта вечер:
Grimentz-Швейцария
Пета вечер:
Eischol-Швейцария
Шеста вечер:
Saint Niklaus-Швейцария
Седна вечер:
Zermatt-Швейцария
Оказва се, че повечето спане е по разни селца, не на хижи, което от една страна е добре, защото по-лесно ще се намерят места за спане...или евентуално палаткуване(ако си вземем палатки, де
)Пак казвам, че ще имам доста по-подробна информация, когато си дойде моят приятел от швейцарско.Според информацията на тоА фен горе, бюджетът за спане и храна на ден е около 50-60 евро.По този начин не мисля, че ще има проблем да "влезем" в парите, за които говори Иво, като включим и транспорт, разбира се.А фактът, че се спи в разни селца, говори за наличие на хранителни магазини, от които състезатели по Транс Алпс надали пазаруват, а там ще е по-евтинко.А ако след подробната проверка за местата, на които се спи, се установи, че в селцата(или около тях) има места за палаткуване, ще е супер.Верно, ще се натоварим като магарета, ама пък ще легне по-евтино.Давайте мения..
На мен лично не ми пречи кой от вариантите ще изберем.
А ако хептен закъсаме, по пътя ще има много крави, може да си дойм мляко или да убием една за месо...
Животът не се измерва с броя на вдишванията, а с моментите в които ти спира дъха!
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Преди четири години карахме ски във Франция, точно на граничната зона.Тук пускаме, там качваме с лифт, така цял ден и всеки път по различна писта и с различен лифт.Накрая се оказа, че финиширахме в швейцарски курорт, та се наложи да си хващаме рейса да се приберем обратно във френско...