Bicycle Touring Expo From The 3rd To The 4th September 2011 In Levico Terme, Italy

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By: Michele de Capitani

Bikes are eco-friendly, pleasant, cheap and healthy means of transport, and the number of people who use it is increasing although it is never enough. People do not only use bike to move around in the city, at least when weather is not bad, avoiding long and annoying queues and traffic stress, but also to travel. Bicycle touring is getting more and more popular, and the bicycle touring expo, which this year will be held in Levico Terme, Italy, is an evidence of the interest that not only professionals, but also common people have in this sector.

The date to save is 3-4 September 2011, when the Palalevico will be invaded by the world of bikes. The city, in the province of Trento, is well-known for its spa, lake and wonderful landscapes, and will host the event for the first time, as in the past it was held in another city in the province of Trento, Arco. No wonder that an event dedicated to bikes is held in this Italian region: thanks to its wonderful and varied landscapes and good cycling paths it is notably fit to host an event like this.

Villars Is My Favourite Holiday Destination in Switzerland

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By Persephone Cavendish

The resort is particularly family friendly having a number of good quality small hotels and chalets for rent. The 222 km ski area, with its 77 ski lifts, includes the high 'Glacier 3000' which allows all year skiing. Skiing is free for children under nine years of age. The ski school is well organised and provides English-speaking instructors. For non skiers there are numerous walking trails, sledging, ice skating, spas and sport centres. In the town and surrounding areas there are a number of good quality restaurants ranging from Michelin star to basic pizza joints.
The town is pretty and is built in a typical alpine style. Its cog railway winds it way up the mountainside to the ski slopes. French is the main language but there are many English-speaking visitors. Summer visitors enjoy the hiking and mountain biking. The well-marked trails of over 300 km take hikers through vineyards, flower filled pastures and around mountain lakes.
There is a world-renowned golf course and a well established sports centre with an active tennis club. Visiting Lake Geneva is a wonderful day trip where you can visit the World Heritage UNESCO site, the Lavaux vineyards. The resort offers a free access card to visitors in the summer which allows free and unlimited use of transport, sport and leisure facilities.
For visitors who enjoy staying in simple, cheap accommodation surrounded by pastures and mountain views there are a number of mountain huts and refuges run by the local communes. There are various events which occur throughout the year including a Christmas market, the annual Villars BCV 24 hour race, ice skating shows, ice hockey matches and in 2011 the world martial arts games. During the summer the Montreux Jazz Festival is a 30 minute drive away.
For an outdoors, activity filled holiday in magnificent surroundings Villars is hard to beat!

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How To Bike Across Europe

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Biking across a continent is no easy task, but that's not to say it's impossible. Some days you may bike more, some you may bike less, you will be blessed with sunshine and cursed with downpours, but throughout you will see towns and people that you otherwise couldn't experience. Follow these tips for travel success and the trip of a lifetime.



1. Bike: You will want a mountain bike with gears. There are tons of accessories that you may deem important, such as water bottle holders, bike computer (to check your pace), a rack, fenders to keep your back dry when it rains, panniers, and an extra comfortable seat. Many European states require a bell by law, which is good for alerting the locals that you've arrived.




2. Packing: Don't overpack.



- You will want a few pairs of biking shorts, rain gear –probably Gore-Tex, not jeans because they're bulky, some leggings and wool socks in case it gets cold. Casual clothing for the evening is important but try to reduce it to a minimum.



- Bring a tool kit which includes standard bike maintenance stuff like Allen wrenches, a pump, screwdrivers, and a lock. Knowing how to change a flat is a must and basic bike shop skills like fixing a broken spoke are also helpful.



- A lock is important, but keep in mind that if you stop at a museum for the day your panniers will be susceptible to theft – it's best to bring your bike inside or leave your panniers with a guard or someone who can watch over them. Line your panniers with garbage bags so that when it rains your items don't soak.



- You should also have a handlebar bag which will store your most important items – wallet, return Europe airline ticket, camera, etc.



3. Planes: Usually you will have to box your bike, which can be done by removing your pedals with a pedal wrench (from your tool kit). The left pedal is threaded backwards so you will have to loosen it clockwise. You may be able to get a box at the airport. Transporting your bike by train is usually easier, and a short train trip can be a welcome relief from those days spent biking.



4. With: You can go solo, with a friend or with a group. You choose!



5. Route: Plan a general route ahead of time, but don't be afraid to depart from it to see what's off the beaten path – that's part of the journey. It's necessary to have good maps; you can find some that even have the steepness of hills. The countries you visit will depend on the time of year you travel, and what you want to see, but take into account headwinds and the season.



Biking is a different way of exploration – it lets you be part of the countryside whereas a car lets you drive through the countryside. Each day will be filled with ups and downs – literally, but that's part of what will make it the best trip of your life.

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