Litespeed - I'm bringing my road bike, a Bianchi, and my time trial bike, which is a Quintana Roo. I'm staying away from snow and ice. Here in Louisiana, we don't see much of that (or much cold, for that matter, which is going to take some getting used to).

By the way, I am going to be working from home and can live anywhere in the canton. If you had to choose, where would you pick for easy access to the countryside and good roads? I don't mind hills. I'd prefer a village-type atmosphere as long as it has convenient grocery stores, pharmacies, etc. I'm using a relocation service and they are open to suggestions.

Also, I'm planning to be in Zurich for a few days, including the weekend of Sept. 9-10. Any suggestions on where to rent a good road bike? Although my German isn't too hot, it looks like from the site you sent me that there may be a race that weekend. I would love to jump in it if possible. I'm curious as to how they categorize racers there. I'm 51 but race with guys a lot younger here. I wouldn't mind an age-category race for a change.

If that doesn't work out, maybe you guys will be on the road that weekend?

Thanks!