Category: italy

  • When the alarm went off this morning, I was pretty sure I was just going to stay in bed. Legs felt dead, my brain was foggy, and I was still feeling the effects of the extra glass of wine from last night. Instead, I got up and went through my morning ritual. I find it…

  • Today the plan was for the cycling crew to meet up at Marco Polo International Airport in Venice where our guides, Henry and Luc of Velorizons would meet us and drive us to our home base for the first few days in Alleghe. Several riders arrived a day early for some touring in Venice, one…

  • Italy bound

    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…