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hippy-
I regret taking a 39 tooth inner so came close to walking but HTFU and made it to the top by pedal power alone, and blowing out me 'arris.
And rollocks to the metric measures, I'm a pint and miles guy.
If you look closely at the building in the last pic is says 2652 metres, which is what I'm going by, or rather 8700 feet :P
user75204
Well Italy is prettier than Lambeth, who knew...well everybody.
Rode up the Gavia Pass today, up to 8700 feet. I've not cycled extensively abroad but that was the biggest hill I've climbed, and the most amazing descent I've ever done. Left early this morning to beat the heat and the hoards of motor bikes and it was amazing, mostly deserted and just jaw droppingly beautiful at every turn.
Cow bells, now it really felt alpine.