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I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


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Old 29 Jul 2010
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Manchester-Pozitano Italy september

OK bit boring I guess but, heading into the Alps from Metz side of E France, Sept 2010, what are the MUST DO passes across to Italy? Thanks guys
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You could do the Grimsel Furka and St Gothard passes without going out of your way , best on a weekday, the weekends become a little manic !!
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Thanks Bushman

Cheers, on the list. Thanks,
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Bushmans right

Hi fellow Manc, Bushmans bang on , great passes, do an overnight stay in Grindllewald, camp at the bottom of the Eiger with stunning views, you can do all 3 passes in a day without your luggage.
Pete n Brucella, currently in Columbia 2 yrs into our RTW
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Swiss cops

Just a heads up about the Swiss Police, they take a very bad view of Bikers coming there and Riding fast.
I know of one guy who was speeding on the motorway, a local driver not a cop phoned ahead to the next police point and had him stopped and then gave evidence against him resulting in a fine, so its not just the cops to watch out for.
Also to ride on the Autostrada you will need a years pass!!!!!!
They also take a dim view of not getting one
Hope this helps Pete
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