mswa special mission

MSWA SPECIAL MISSION
DOLOMITES CHALLENGE 2016
SUMMARY
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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)
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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).
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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 jodie@twct.com.au
CONTACT
Vince +61 418 163 544 vince@puntotours.com