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mswa special mission
MSWA SPECIAL MISSION DOLOMITES CHALLENGE 2016 SUMMARY !"#$% &'()"% *+,"-% .+/% 01"% *2#0($#"% 34#"/+)()% 3+4("0-%+.%56% 10 Days/9 Nights: 7 to 16 July, 2016 Make no mistake, this truly is an epic challenge! We spend ten days in Italy’s most spectacular alpine region. Wellknown and at times feared by cyclists all over the world, the Dolomites has legendary climbs which have been used in the Giro d’Italia since it’s inception in 1909! Our MS Special Mission: to climb 20,000 vertical metres! Daily Distance: Approx 80km But it’s not all about the bike. You will be spellbound by the scenery, the picturesque mountain villages and enjoy deliciously hearty local cuisine and highly acclaimed wines. To cap it all off, we’re doing it for the noblest of causes, raising much needed funds for vital care services for Western Australian’s living with MS. A challenge worth putting yourself out there for! 8 Week Pre-Tour PIHCG training program This tour is open to a limited few, so book early. Bring it on! Terrain: Mountainous Total Distance: Approx 650km Daily Ascent: Approx 2,000m Total Ascent: Approx 20,000m! Loads of Activities Lots of Fun Cost: EUR!3,750 plus your Individual Fund Raising Goal of AUD$5,000 Team Mission Goal: AUD$60,000 to fight the battle against MS! Recommended Arrival and Departure Airports: Milan, Malpensa or Venice, Marco Polo (Airport transfers not included – but can be arranged) % :"";)%<+2/%!"#$= The PIHCG tailored 8 week training program will have you fully prepared to get the most out of this challenge and really enjoy the ride! Perth Integrated Health Cycling Group have created a progam that includes: • Michael Luca (above) had just finished university and was figuring out his next step when symptoms started in 2014. His face was going numb, there was a tingling in his tongue and he would get extremely fatigued. He was diagnosed with MS. Michael and his family reached out to The Multiple Sclerosis Society of WA (MSWA) where they were able to find information and support. Michael is now on medication and his MS is under control. After the diagnosis, Michael decided to quit his high stress job and travel around Europe. He’s taken life by the horns and couldn’t be happier. Since 1973, MSWA has been supporting and providing services for Western Australians living with MS and approximately 30 other neurological conditions (including their families and carers). It is thanks to your support that Michael and others living with MS can continue to rely on the MS Society to provide them with the services they need. Your contribution also allows MSWA to fund research into a cure. • • • • • Cycling endurance techniques by experienced coaches familiar with the Italian terrain Heart rate and lactate threshold assessment (valued at $200) Nutritional consultation (valued at $120) Inclusion in PIHCG bunch rides for Hills and Endurance training Insurance coverage for the duration of the course Once a week training rides by the coaches specifically for building the MSWA Special Mission Team. 71"%8+#+9(0")% Stunning inspiration to help you complete this challenge. On this tour you will really get to know the beautiful Dolomite mountains that stretch across the north of Trentino Alto Adige and the Veneto regions. Declared a natural heritage site by UNESCO in 2009 due to their unique beauty and geological significance, the Dolomites are famous for their lovely colour. Comprised of the ancient remains of coral atolls, they glow pink when the sun catches a rock face and are really quite extraordinary. It becomes easy to see why towns such as Cortina d’Ampezzo, the unofficial capital, has become such a popular summer and winter tourist spot. You’ll simply love it! 7+2/%>0(,"/'/-% % >*?@&76:7%:@7AB%Tour start date is Thursday 7 July. Please arrive at least one day before. Day Four – Canazei to Cortina d’Ampezzo Main Route: 90km / Total Ascent: 2,800m / Today we enjoy some challenging climbing through spectacular mountain terrain. Passo Pordoi and the Giau are the highlights of the day, together with the town of Cortina, Italy’s premier ski resort and host to the 1956 Winter Olympics. Day Five – Cortina Loop to Tre Cime Main Route: 80km / Total Ascent: 2,000m / Turn left and head up hill! Today our route takes us to the tranquil Lake Misurina, and then owards and upwards to arguably one of the most panoramic views in the Dolomites at Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Day Six – Cortina Rest Day Today it’s better that we take a day off the bike, have a massage and get the bikdes ready for the days ahead. Cortina offers many options: hiking, chair lifts to mountain refuges; spas, shopping or just relaxing! Day Seven – Cortina to Corvara Day One – Bolzano Warm-up Ride Main Route: 40km Total Ascent: 1,000m Bolzano is a wonderfully cosmopolitan city with strong German influences. Lots of Beer and Weisswurst! Easy ride over undulating terrain to tease out the jet lag and enjoy the fresh air. Day Two – Bolzano to Canazei Main Route: 80km / 50mi Total Ascent: 1,700m / 5,500ft We enter the Dolomites with a beautiful climb up to Passo Nigra, followed by the Passo Costalunga to Canazei. At the end of the ride, we have the option to climb up to the Rifugio Gardeccia, on top of the Catinaccio mountain used in the Giro d’Italia several times. You’ll be enchanted by the little ski town of Canazei. Great warm-up ride for some bigger days ahead! Day Three – Canazei Loop to Marmolada Main Route: 90km / Total Ascent: 2,700m / Today we get serious! Two big, well-known passes, the Passo Fedaia and the San Pellegrino. We traverse the scenic Val di Fassa and Valle Agordina, passing through dozens of mountain villages. The Marmolada Glacier provides an impressive backdrop! Main Route: 100km / Total Ascent: 2,500m / Another great ride to Corvara, the headquarters of the Maratona dles Dolomiti! We climb the Passo Tre Croci (you can always throw in 3 Cime again!!), cross Dobbiaco and then head up to Passo Furcia. Save your legs, for our ride in two days time retraces the Maratona course – it’s tough! Day Eight – Corvara Loop to Sella Ronda Main Route: 60km / Total Ascent: 2,500m / A classic ride of the Dolomites! We will do 4 passes around the Massif Sella: Passo Sella, Pordoi, Campolongo and Gardena. Remember! Pace yourself for tomorrow’s epic ride! Day Nine – Loop of Maratona dles Dolomiti Main Route: 138km / Total Ascent: 4,190m / Today we do the Maratona dles Dolomiti route! It’s not called a “Marathon” for nothing! The race has two difference routes, both challenging: 6 passes on the short route and 7 on the longer one. Obviously we’ll tackle the longer one! The secret is conserve and survive. It’ll be awesome – legendary in fact! We’ll deserve the celebratory aperitivo at day’s end! Day Ten – Arrivederci Transfer to Bolzano (2 hours) or Venice (3 hours). :@:%&>8A&3% There are many options for accompanying guests who do not wish to ride. At the time that the riders are out, the non-riders will have activities planned. There are any number of things we can organize for them. The region we are going to is great for active holidays. We like to customize the activities depending on who’s coming and what they would like to do. Options include: mountain hiking, climbing, casual cycling (mountain bikes) along very easy trails, through to museum visits, shopping (remember Cortina is one of Italy’s premier ski and summer holiday destinations = bring your credit card!), cooking demos and classes, language lessons, guided tours, cable car rides to the top of mountains and glaciers to list a few. We ask that you provide us with some background on the non-riders and what activities interest them so we can organize some appropriate activities. INCLUDED IN TOUR COST All hotel accommodation – 4 star hotels (twin share); Breakfasts; Introductory lunch; Dinners (except 1); 2 Guides on tour (1 fully qualified mechanic); Van support throughout tour; All in-tour transfers; Snacks and food supplements including electrolytes during tour; Activities; Garmin GPS loan unit with maps for duration of tour; 1 PuntoTours cycling kit (cycling jersey, knicks and socks) per guest; 1 day pack per guest; Detailed printed Tour Info booklet; PIHCG 8 week training program, including Heart Rate & Lactate Threshold Test, Nutritional Plan and Blue Army training rides. HOW TO BOOK Land Content: Go to www.puntotours.com, Custom Tours Click on MSWA Special Mission Dolomites Challenge, then click Book Now. Deposit Due: 29 February 2016; Full Payment Due: 7 April 2016 Flight: Contact Jodie at The Well Connected Traveller on 0412 943 209 or [email protected] CONTACT Vince +61 418 163 544 [email protected]
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