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 Blogs will start on June 4th 2025


when this trip starts....

The trip consists, hopefully, of cycling the tandem down the Danube to Vienna then another week with more rides in Austria. 

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  1. Francis2 June 2025 at 11:49

    Looking forward to the pictures and updates

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  2. Dunc and Pam3 June 2025 at 02:45

    Downhill!!! Isn’t that a bit too easy for the Prices? Good look. Looking forward to the blog. D&P (jus chillin in Greece 🌞

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  3. Sandktandem5 June 2025 at 10:44

    Yes, it's going to be very easy, we hope. I promised Kate a nice little ride this time....

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