At the suggestion of some friends, I’m resurrecting this blog for my next epic cycling adventure: touring the Dolomites! I’ve been blessed to find a group of local riders who welcomed me into their tight community. We match well in all ways that matter, and they’ve become close friends. And that has led to me joining them on what for them have been annual rides in Europe through mountain climbs made famous by the Tour de France and other pro cycling tours. This year, the group chose the Dolomites and have planned a multi-day path from Alleghe to Bormio, with upwards of 90,000 feet of climbing over 600+ miles.
Our plan is to awake each day, eat breakfast, and spend the bulk of the day on the bikes. We will have vehicle support for extra food and water, clothing layers, and as safety net if needed. We will be climbing each day for several hours, and don’t expect to get back to our hotel until just before dinner. To say I’m intimidated about this would be an understatement.
The highlight of the trip, beyond the companionship, promises to be the climb up the iconic Stelvio Pass, a 25km long and 1850m vertical climb. With 48 switchbacks, it will offer no shortage of epic views, but we will have to work for them.
I will do my best to post each day during the trip and I hope I can do the trip justice for those who choose to follow me.
This trip should do wonders to help me prepare for my 10th Pan Mass Challenge ride which will take place the first weekend in August. My fundraising has been off to a good start, but I could definitely use your support to get me over my $20K commitment.
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Thank you for your support!
Fargo and Away 
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