Riders in Europe are a different breed. Even more-so in the Alps. They routinely do things that would get you killed (or shot at) in the states. What astounded my riding buddy and me the most was riders centerline passes against oncoming traffic! They think nothing of riding up the centerline against oncoming traffic, on two-lane highways to pass slower traffic. Apparently the oncoming traffic thinks nothing of it either. As a US rider, you have to see it to believe it. Imagine trying that in the states!