Marmotte, I envy those of you who can cycle the mountain passes. I would make the excuse that I will be 60 in 3 months, but the truth is that I never was very good at climbing. My ideal cycling destination is much closer to you, the radwegs of Germany and Austria. You can see my photos at http://webhome.idirect.com/~brown/mosel1.html and http://webhome.idirect.com/~brown/austria1.htm . I was close to Heidleberg but have not yet visited.

Ken