Ride the Austrian Alps with MOTORESS

From MOTORESS

TORONTO, ON -- Two prominent worldwide motorcycling organizations have come together on a special joint venture for all women riders.

From July 24 to 31, 2010, they will have the opportunity to ride through Austrian alpine scenic roads with the founder of MOTORESS and the famed “International Female Ride Day”, Vicki Gray. Well known motorcycle touring company Edelweiss Bike Travel, celebrating its 30th year anniversary, will provide the motorcycling logistics. This unique and special “women’s only” motorcycle tour is the first of its kind.

This eight-day excursion, allows 12 women to be part of a breathtaking journey beginning in Munich. Also included in the tour is a full day riding school instructed by Gray, who has been teaching and coaching riders on the track and street for over two decades, together with two Edelweiss Bike Travel professional female tour guides. The tour will take riders through some of the most beautiful cities in Austria such as Salzburg and Kaprun.

“I am thrilled to be a part of this and to hopefully help bring a great opportunity to women”, said Gray. “For the participant, it is the occasion to get an entirely hassle-free motorcycle touring experience while enhancing their riding skills, not only with full day training but the riding they’ll be doing through one of Europe’s most beautiful motorcycling paradises."

The riders will cover about 1,300km through Germany’s lake regions and Austria’s winding Alpine roads, approximately 80 to 280km each day. Highlights of the tour include visiting King Ludwig's castle in Herrenchiemsee and Salzburg, Mozart's birth town. A rest day is scheduled in the Alps village of Kaprun.

The increase of women motorcyclists participating on an Edelweiss Bike Tour was one of the factors motivating Farewell Travel Services (The Canadian Booking Agency) to organize this first ever event.

“This tour is the perfect answer to accommodate the increase of women motorcyclists participating on an Edelweiss Bike Tour," stated Nigel Andrews, President of Farewell Travel Service. “We feel this tour allows women a chance to be free of the men, and to meet and mingle with other avid female motorcyclists. Vicki has done so much riding in Europe that she will only enhance the experience for all of the female participants.”

Seven-night land packages start at only $2,300 (US) per person. Prices vary according to motorcycle selection and accommodation type. Most meals are also included. Airfare and gasoline are not included.

For more information about the MOTORESS Austrian Lakes and Alps women’s only tour, including the opportunity to sign up log onto www.motoress.com.