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Bobsledding for visitors

Bob taxi rides – a long tradition with an adrenalin kick
Already at the end of the 1930s, Nino Bibbia took dauntless ladies on a ride in his bob from St. Moritz to Celerina. In those days, the trips were carried out in a ‘Feierabend’ bob, named after its designer. However, the 15 bobs that are now used for the taxi rides for guests are a far cry from the Feierabend models of yesteryear. They comprise a slightly modified bobsleigh based on the modern four-man-sled, and are piloted by an expert driver and accompanied by a brakeman.
The second and third positions are where the taxi guests sit.

The taxi rides are carried out every day after the training sessions or races, whereby the weekends are reserved for the sponsors. Moreover, they can also only be held to a limited degree, if at all, during international events. The run from the start in St.Moritz to the finish in Celerina, extending a total of 1,722 m (5,650 ft), lasts just 75 seconds. At the Horse Shoe bend, it reaches a centrifugal force of 4.5G and leading up to the Martineau Corner speeds of up to 135 km (84 miles) per hour. The scraping of the brakes on the ice after negotiating the Portago Corner signals the end of the trip.

Bob taxi rides – winter season 2009/2010
Weather permitting, bob taxi rides for visitors are offered from
19 December 2009 and until 7 March 2010, except at weekends. Reservations for the 2009/2010 season can be made through the secretariat of the Olympia Bob Run St. Moritz-Celerina or online.
The minimum age is 18. Persons with back and/or neck problems, as well as circulatory disorders, are not permitted to ride. Participants should bring with them warm clothes and gloves; helmets are provided.

A bob taxi ride costs CHF 250. Included in the price are the bob ride, transport back to the start, helmet hire, and a commemoration certificate and pin badge. Payment can be made on location or by invoice. Gift vouchers are also available on request; however, they are only valid for period of one year and availability is limited.

Start of season: December, 19, 2009
End of season: March, 7, 2010

Information & reservations
Olympia Bob Run
St. Moritz-Celerina
7500 St. Moritz
T +41 81 830 02 00
F +41 81 830 02 02

www.olympia-bobrun.ch

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