Why would you want to tour the Alps in October? Eleven riders were to find the answers in 6 days of riding through stunning roads in the vicinity of Seefeld, Tirol, visiting parts of Italy and Germany on the way.

After a day of slow introdution to riding on wet roads in the fog, Monday, our first "real" riding day took us over three passes - Timmelsjoch, Jaufenpass, Brenner - taking in snow, 16°C, sunshine and many twists and turns.

Day two, and the weather looks perfect for the challenge of Stelvio and its 48 hairpin turns on the northern ramp. But first a stop at Graun, the sunken village at Reschen, for the mandatory picture of the bell tower.

After two long days and not very favourable weather forecasts for the afternoon, Wednesday was a short riding day close to Seefeld to be back at the hotel just in time before the rain set in. 

Thursday started with a ride through the clouds down into the Inn valley for our journey east into Zillertal. The narrow "Zillertaler Höhenstraße" offered cahllenges and great vistas for the brave riders.

Final day, King Ludwigs castles are waiting. Another perfect day with blue skies and little traffic.