Discover the beauty of Alsace and the Black Forest on our 5-day, guided E-Bike tour! Starting in Landau, you'll ride through picturesque vineyards and charming villages to Strasbourg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Colmar, and Mulhouse. Enjoy the comfort and support of your E-Bike as you experience breathtaking landscapes, historic cities, and culinary delights. Perfect for connoisseurs and nature lovers – secure your spot now for this unforgettable adventure!

September 30^th - October 4^th, 2024

(Late registration is may be still possible at short notice)

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General information

Tour overview

Experience an unforgettable journey through the picturesque landscapes of Alsace and the Black Forest on our 5-day guided E-Bike tour. This tour is designed for cycling enthusiasts who seek both adventure and comfort, appreciating the support of modern E-Bikes. Perfect for connoisseurs and nature lovers, this tour promises breathtaking views, historic cities, and delicious regional cuisine.

Your adventure begins in the charming town of Landau. After a brief orientation you and your group will ride your E-Bikes through picturesque vineyards and gentle hills. Over the first two days, you will pass through idyllic villages on your way to Strasbourg, gaining insights into the rich cultural heritage of the region. In Strasbourg, known for its impressive Gothic cathedral and well-preserved medieval architecture, we will have ample time for a guided city tour.

Later, we cross the border into Germany, heading towards Freiburg im Breisgau. This leg of the journey takes you through the heart of the Black Forest, with its dense woods and tranquil lakes. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to sample regional delicacies in charming cafes and bakeries. Freiburg, known for its vibrant university atmosphere and beautiful old town, warmly welcomes you. Explore the cobblestone streets and visit the impressive Freiburg Minster before ending the evening in a cozy atmosphere.

On the fourth day, you will cycle back to France and reach the enchanting town of Colmar. The route offers stunning views of the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine Valley. Colmar, with its half-timbered houses and flower-lined canals, looks like something out of a fairy tale. A guided city tour will introduce you to the town's rich history and artistic heritage, including the famous Unterlinden Museum. In the evening, enjoy a delicious Alsatian dinner and perhaps a glass of local wine.

From Colmar, you will continue your journey to Mulhouse. This final leg of the tour offers leisurely cycling through vineyards and along the picturesque Alsace Wine Route. Mulhouse is known for its impressive museums, including the Cité de l'Automobile and the Cité du Train. You will have the opportunity to explore these fascinating attractions before successfully concluding the tour.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the beauty of Alsace and the Black Forest in comfort and style. Secure your place today and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime!

Tour Highlights:
- Selected *** / **** hotels in the vicinity of Landau, Strasbourg, Freiburg im Breisgau, and Colmar, including breakfast and dinner.
- Strasbourg with its impressive Gothic cathedral and well-preserved medieval architecture.
- Vibrant university atmosphere and the beautiful old town of Freiburg, including a visit to the Freiburg Minster.
- Fairy-tale town of Colmar with its half-timbered houses, flower-lined canals, and the famous Unterlinden Museum.
- Culinary delights featuring local specialties and wines in every city you visit.
- Many new friends from around the world and unforgettable moments.

If you need a bike on-site, you can order a rental bike directly through GBI. Three different bike types are available (Cannondale Alu sport bike, Giant Carbon TCR Advanced, Giant Explore E+ 2 Stagger).

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Feel free to contact us.

Michael Leuenberger

Tour director

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Route description

The final routes are available for download online in your personal GBI profile in the 'Downloads' section.

Please remember to load the tracks onto your GPS device before the tour if you want to use your own device.

And to be on the safe side, you should also check in advance whether all of the tracks can actually be displayed correctly by your GPS device.

Stage overview

Day	Route	Track	Distance	Climb
Day 1 - 30.9.	Landau - Scherzheim	1	78 km	119 m
Day 2 - 1.10.	Scherzheim - Strassbourg	1	32 km	33 m
Day 3 - 2.10.	Strassbourg - Freiburg i/B	1	82 km	156 m
Day 4 - 3.10.	Freiburg i/B - Colmar	1	50 km	8 m
Day 5 - 4.10.	Colmar - Mulhouse	1	50 km	53 m
Total	Landau - Mulhouse	1	292 km	369 m

Track 1 Overview

Schedule

All times are currently provisional and reflect the current status of planning!

Date	Venue	Time	Task
Thu,26,9.2024	GBI Warehouse Düsseldorf	6pm - 8pm	bicycle and luggage drop-off
Sun, 29.9.2024	Hotel Maximilians, Landau	from 3pm	Check-in and starter kit distribution (pre-night guests only)
Mon, 30.9.2024	Hotel Maximilians, Landau Hotel Maximilians, Landau Hotel Maximilians, Landau Hotel zum Rössel, Scherzheim Scherzheim	7am - 9am 9am - 10am 10am from 3pm 7pm	Breakfast (only for pre-night guests) Check-in and starter kit distribution Participant briefing/departure Arrival and check-in Common dinner
Tue, 1.10.2024	Hotel zum Rössel, Scherzheim Hotel zum Rössel, Scherzheim Hotel Diana Dauphine Strassbourg Strassbourg	from 7am 9am from 3pm 7pm	Breakfast / briefing Departure Arrival and check-in dinner together
Wed, 2.10.2024	Hotel Diana Dauphine Strassbourg Stadthotel Freiburg i/B Freiburg i/B	from 7am 9am from 3pm 7pm	Breakfast / briefing Departure Arrival and check-in dinner together
Thu, 3.10.2024	Stadthotel Freiburg i/B Stadthotel Freiburg i/B Hotel Ibis Centre Colmar Colmar	from 7am 9am from 3pm 7pm	Breakfast / briefing Departure Arrival and check-in dinner together
Fri, 4.10.2024	Hotel Ibis Centre Colmar Hotel Ibis Styles Mulhouse	from 7am 9am around 3pm from 3pm	Breakfast / briefing Departure Arrival check-in (post-night guests only)
Sat, 5.10.2024	Hotel Ibis Styles Mulhouse	from 7am until 11am	Breakfast Check-out (post-night guests only)
Mon, 7.10.2024	GBI Warehouse Düsseldorf	6pm - 8pm	bicycle and luggage return

Venues

Tag 0 - Prior to the tour

Maximilians Boutique-Hotel *** Landau

Maximilianstraße 28, 76829 Landau in der Pfalz

When you travel, you open yourself up to new things: exciting encounters, unique experiences and lasting impressions. This applies to holidaymakers as well as business travelers. But do you know that feeling? Despite all the joy and curiosity about new things, there is always something left behind that you miss when you travel: that cozy feeling of being at home, the longing for what is familiar. Maximilians wants to give a little of that back.

Tag 1 - Tourstart

Maximilians Boutique-Hotel *** Landau

Maximilianstraße 28, 76829 Landau in der Pfalz

We start directly in front of the gates of our pre-night hotel in Landau.

Tag 1

Gasthaus zum Rössel *** Lichtenau Scherzheim

Rösselstraße 6, 77839 Lichtenau-Scherzheim

The Gasthof Zum Roessel in Scherzheim offers cozy hospitality in a rural atmosphere. With its warm service and traditional Baden cuisine, it is an ideal place for a relaxing break. The region's typical rustic rooms and the idyllic surroundings invite you to linger, while regional specialties pamper your palate in the in-house restaurant. Whether for a stopover or a longer stay - here you can enjoy real Baden tradition and hospitality. Perfect for a stop on our tour through Alsace.

Gasthaus zum Rössel *** Lichtenau Scherzheim

Tag 2

Hôtel Diana **** Dauphine

30 Rue de la 1ère Armée, 67000 Strasbourg

The Diana Dauphine Hotel in Strasbourg combines modern comfort with elegant design in the heart of the city. Just a few minutes' walk from the old town and the famous Strasbourg Cathedral, the stylish boutique hotel offers an ideal location for sightseeing and culture. The tastefully furnished rooms ensure relaxation, while the rich breakfast offers the perfect start to our cycling day. The Diana Dauphine impresses with charm and a touch of luxury.

Tag 3

Stadthotel Kolping *** Freiburg im Breisgau

Karlstraße 7, 79104 Freiburg im Breisgau

Feeling good starts everywhere in the city hotel. Your hotel room in Freiburg is your very own personal kingdom or rather your comfortable home in the Stadthotel Freiburg - Kolping Hotels & Resorts.

All rooms in the Stadthotel Freiburg have designer interiors and flat screens, satellite TV, WiFi, telephone, minibar, safe, bathroom with rainforest shower and high-quality carpet or parquet. The Stadthotel Freiburg has a fitness room, the option to book massages and to linger on the roof terrace, in the library and in the meeting room.

Stadthotel Kolping *** Freiburg im Breisgau

Tag 4

ibis Colmar Centre***

10 Rue Saint-Eloi, 68000 Colmar

The ibis Colmar Centre is ideally located in the heart of Colmar, just a short walk from the picturesque old town and the famous "Petite Venise". The modern hotel offers comfortable rooms and is perfect for city explorers or cyclists who value a central location and good service. With its extensive breakfast buffet and cozy atmosphere, it is the ideal starting point for exploring Colmar and the Alsatian wine region.

Tag 7 - Tourziel

Mulhouse

Avenue de General Leclerc

We arrive directly at the train station in Mulhouse. Ideal for a relaxed journey home after the tour.

Rental Bicycles

The following rental bicycles are available:

Aluminium CAAD Optimo

CANNONDALE

Gear/Cassette: SHIMANO Tiagra components, Crank 50/34, rear cogs 11-28, 10-speed

Brakes: Cannondale C4 breakes, dual pivot

Weight: 13,5 kg

Sizes: S (51cm), M (54 cm), L (56 cm)

Please note that there are only very limited number of this type of bicycles available! So it is recommended to book early.

Explore E+ 2 Stagger

GIANT

Battery: EnergyPak Smart Integrated 500 Wh capacity

Motor: SyncDrive Sport, 70Nm, powered by Yamaha

Color: Metallic Navy

Frame: ALUXX Aluminum, Overdrive 1½ - 1⅛" head tube, integrated KS18 kickstand mount

Brakes: Tektro HD-M275, hydraulic disc, 160/180mm

Weight: 21 kg

Frame sizes: S, M, L, XL

Carbon TCR Advanced 1 Ultegra

GIANT

Gear/Cassette: Shimano 105, 11-speed, 52/36, 11/30

Breakes: Shimano Ultegra hydraulic, Shimano rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm

Frame: Advanced-Grade Composite, disc

Weight: 8,5 kg

Frame-Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL

Carbon TCR Advanced 0 Ultegra Di2

GIANT

Gear/Cassette: Shimano Ultegra Di2 electric shifting group, 52/36, 12-speed, 11/30

Breakes: Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydraulic, Shimano rotors [F]160mm, [R]140mm

Frame: Advanced-Grade Composite, disc

Weight: 8kg

Frame-Sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL

Rental Coverage

The rental price includes the following equipment/rental services: Charging cable (e-bike only), bike cleaning.

The rental bike is rented without a bike computer/mount, mudguard, lights, carrier, lock, saddle bag, spare tube, pump, tire levers, etc. We recommend that you bring the desired equipment yourself.

Pedal systems

The following pedal systems are available:

Cannondale: SPD combi pedals, flat pedals

Giant: SPD-MTB, SPD-SL, Look Keo, flat pedals

The pedals are included in the rental price. You can also bring your own pedals.

Bottle holder

All road bikes are equipped with two bottle holder (on the S models, only one bottle holder can be mounted). The e-bikes are equipped with one bottle holder.

Helmet

It is possible to rent a helmet in addition to the rental bike.

Range (E-Bike)

The range for a single battery charge can vary greatly. It depends on many factors, the most important of which are: weight of the rider, load, air resistance, tire pressure and profile, terrain and elevation profile, road or trail conditions, outside temperature, maintenance of the e-bike, and the condition of the battery.

As a guideline, you can calculate with the following ranges:

Extreme conditions: 50 km (steep inclines, maximum support)
Good conditions: 110 km (flat, medium support)
Optimal conditions: 180 km (flat to slightly downhill, minimal support)

You need to plan around 5 - 6 hours to fully charge the empty battery.

Handover

You will receive your rental bicycle at the tour start. If you have booked a pre-night (if available for the specific tour), you can receive your bicycle already in the evening prior to the tour start.

You must return your bicycle at tour end just after arriving at the final destination (according tour schedule). Please consider that there are no possibilities to extend the rental period.

You don't have to take care or book any bicycle transportation for your rental bicycle.

Purchase after the tour

It is possible to buy your rental bicycle after the tour. If you are interested, please contact the tour guide on site in good time to receive an individual offer.

Frame size

During registration, we will ask for the GIANT bikes for your body height in cm. According those measurements, we'll assign the right frame size and will adjust the bicycle accordantly.

For the CANNONDALE bikes, you can choose the bicycle frame size yourself.

You can find help with determining the size of rental bikes here: Sizing Rentalbicycles.

Teams

Each GBI participant cycles in a team, guided by an experienced teamleader. Teamsize is limited to ten riders maximum.

You can choose a team, which fits best to your experience, your objectives and your preferred track.

Find your team

TEAM Track 1 (20 km/h)

Musaab Alkathiri

Track 1 (20 km/h)

Languages: Arabic, English

We cycle at a lower pace, plan some breaks in during the day and will enjoy the landscape. We will stay together in one team over the entire day (except during longer climbs where we wait on top until the team is complete).

TEAM Track 1 (22 km/h)

Track 1 (22 km/h)

Languages: German, English

We cycle at a little bit faster pace, plan some breaks in during the day and will enjoy the landscape. We will stay together in one team over the entire day (except during longer climbs where we wait on top until the team is complete).

There is no appropriate team for you?

Set up your own team and define the team specifics as you like.

Apply as a teamleader

Charity

The Global Biking Initiative (GBI) has its roots in charitable events and therefore always strives to combine time on the bike with fundraising activities. Every GBI tour offers a unique opportunity to combine cycling and social engagement.

Generally, you sign up for a GBI tour for your home or country of residence. Each of these GBI countries has a specific nonprofit organization defined for which you can fundraise.

Your personal GBI Country Champion can explain the exact details and processes for your respective country. If you have any questions, we are of course happy to help you at any time.

Minimum donation for this tour: 0 Euro (it is up to you whether you want to collect donations for the charity in your country or not)

Would you like to know how you can get friends, family and colleagues excited about your initiative? Here are some tried-and-true tips for attracting supporters:

Tell your story: Share your personal motivation and why you care about the nonprofit. Your passion will inspire others.

Use social media: Platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter offer an effective way to spread your message. Share regular updates about your preparations and the progress of your fundraiser.
Create a donation website: Online donation platforms make it easy to receive and track donations. Link to your website on your social media and emails.
Organize events: Plan fundraising events, such as a flea market, a charity dinner or a fundraiser. Such events bring people together and promote engagement.
Direct approach: Speak to friends, family and colleagues personally and explain to them how they can help. Sometimes face-to-face conversations are the most effective way to gain supporters.
Show gratitude: Show gratitude to your supporters, be it through personal messages, thank you cards or small gifts. People feel valued and are more likely to donate again.

We know from almost twenty years of experience that combining cycling and fundraising can be an extremely fulfilling experience that not only benefits you, but those you help too!