Challenge yourself next summer in the Alps and Dolomites

In the summer of 2010, why not travel with a group of Cyclo-Vets and challenge yourself on some of the classic Giro d'Italia passes in the Alps and Dolomites?

This is an unbelievable opportunity for Cyclo-Vets and the Adventure Travel Group cycling tour includes:

• Substantial discounts of up to $500 are being offered if enough riders sign up early;
• The tour is being advertised first to Cyclo-Vets, so this can be a virtual club-trip, if riders get into gear quickly;
• The tour is limited to 14 riders and will be led by Bezer.

As with all of Bezer's Adventure Travel Group tours, riders travel in style, in this case to some of the most picturesque cycling routes in the world. Tour participants will sleep in boutique hotels'inns located in some of the most beautiful villages in northern Italy.

"We have five 2-night stays which allow us lots of options for spa/massage, relaxing by the pool, hiking and, of course, great biking," said Bezer. "Riding will average 40-60 miles daily along lakes, vineyards and spectacular mountain passes. Climbing days average 4000-6000 feet, with options for more or less, so this is for the intermediate/advanced rider, or virtually all of the Cyclo-Vets."

Included is a climb of the spectacular Passo Stelvio, which, at 20km/5304ft, is one of the highest mountain passes in Europe and was ridden in the 2005 Giro d'Italia. The guided bike tour also includes the Grande Strada delle Dolomiti, a road built between 1895 and 1909, and one of the most famous cycling roads in Italy.

Details of the "Italy: Lakes, Alps, Sud Tirol & Dolomites," tour are described on the Adventure Travel Group website.