Hey Tom,
We are cycling from Stade across Germany with our Jack Russell, Thor, (his third trip to Europe) to hit the via Claudia Augusta out of Donauworth to follow it over the Alps into Bolzano. We have all of our ADFC maps so we are fine with the route.
What I would like advice on is what we might expect weather-wise during these times (of course I know it varies). We have the option and flexibility to go May-June, or in early September. We'll be on the road for at least 30 days and can't wait!!!!
Please everybody else, unless you are living in Germany, don't give me your input...no offense, but I know the above people live there and that's the info I want.
Posted by
Sacramento, California U.S.A.
10606 posts
Just curious, if you only want a response from Tom why didn't you just PM him?
Posted by
OP
Longmont, CO, USA
527 posts
Because there are other posters, like Jo and Sara that are living in Germany, they might catch the post and have some good input. I have since updated the heading.
Posted by
Danville, VT
12040 posts
September weather is usually more consistent. Warm, but not hot, and on the drier side. May-June can go either way. Two years ago, I was doing yard work in shorts by March, last year I didn't put away my winter coat for the season until early June. You can't discount rain at any time of year, but you're likely to get more in the spring than early autumn.
We've experienced a very mild winter, so if that has any kind of predictive value, I would expect the spring to also be warm.
Posted by
Frankfurt, Germany
9222 posts
It truly is hard to say, but if I had to guesstimate, I think I would predict Sept. as having a better chance of nicer weather.
Posted by
OP
Longmont, CO, USA
527 posts
Thanks for the input you two. We'll mull it over and see what miles specials Lufthansa is offering as they come up for those months. We rode the Danube from Aschach an der Donau to Vienna in May years back and we did have a mix of some rain, cold, and then really warm.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33851 posts
Germany is a big place. Tom, and Jo live in the west centre. Sarah the southwest. You are heading to Bolzano. Why not ask one of our Italian colleagues? They might be closer.
Posted by
Sacramento, California U.S.A.
10606 posts
Nigel, he didn't ask you. Even if what you say makes sense he doesn't want to hear from anyone who doesn't live in Germany.
Posted by
OP
Longmont, CO, USA
527 posts
Yeah, what she said.
If I wanted info on Bolzano that I don't already possess then I would have posted in Italy.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33851 posts
Regardless of your rudeness I hope you and your lovely dog have a great ride, and decent weather.
Posted by
Sacramento, California U.S.A.
10606 posts
Yeah, what he said.
Posted by
OP
Longmont, CO, USA
527 posts
Nigel,
Thanks, had a bad morning, I know you meant well. (:-)
Thor, as always, will have a great time, he can't wait to visit Germany and always loves Austria.
Andrea,
Don't you have a governor to fight over a fracking bill?
Posted by
Sacramento, California U.S.A.
10606 posts
Wow! I was just echoing Nigel's hope that you and your dog have a nice trip.
Posted by
OP
Longmont, CO, USA
527 posts
But you still have a fracking bill to address...don't let them turn your state into another Weld county, Colorado where you can light your tap water on fire.
It seems you are just sticking your oar in and offering little...if you just meant have a great trip, my apologies.