2010-05-19/25 - Italy, including some of the Giro

we are thinking of a return trip in either late August (though poss a little too hot) or early september

list starts here, but will probably be cut and pasted into a new thread

1 Cheevil
2 DJ
3
4
5
6
7
8

if 6 more people sign up it becomes viable - sadly the villa and available transport for bikes can only take 8 people in total

there will be a little more structure next time, we now have enough routes and also a better idea of what people are capable and will probably incorporate recovery/rest/social days as well

here is our seaside jaunt today

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That climb looks stunning. What a feeling, lucky cunts!

come along in september?

let me look at dates.

Just unpacked the bike box and shoved a pizza in the oven- knackered.

Hippy and I overnighted at Strasbourg yesterday- lovely city, we went to a bar and saw the dopplegangers of most of the forum, which was nice but odd.

Peage through France was faster than Autobahn through Germany due to less traffic and roadworks- quite a surprise.

I just cleaned my bike and put it back together.

Italy was so clean it was just cleaning he chain and a wipe down

want to be back there soon

DJ, had a look, too early for me to tell, ask long as it would be the first half of Sept then it is a possibility. Will wait till you have more details etc.

This is just mental, any more photos to come?

Digger, Grado

Obj, Grado

Tiswas, 'flat way home'

Group heading into Slovenia

Obj, Zoncolan

Zoncolan. #fuckcompactchainsets

Pros on Zoncolan stage.

Strasbourg

Rauchbeer, Strasbourg

Tall thing, Strasie

Obj, Zoncolan

this has put a big smile on my face.

chapeau to you all.

Great pictures. Good to see the trip was a success. Hope to see some of you tomorrow night.

The only one I got of Digger on Zonc.
I was distracted by the Polenta People proffering purchase-less piss.

the Zoncolan looks relentless.

The only one I got of Digger on Zonc.
I was distracted by the Polenta People proffering purchase-less piss.

My teeth look odd, am I a vampire? Maybe that explained how much sunscreen I used...

Good to have you back in the country Hippy. Same goes for you Dammit.

So Friday, Giro?

A couple of friends are leaving the UK and heading back to Oz on Monday. I'm trying to sort out when I can see them off at the moment. Will see what happens.

Nice pics everyone!

so far pocketfull and robin mather have expressed interest in the September trip

4 more places to fill

Good to have you back in the country Hippy. Same goes for you Dammit. So Friday, Giro?

Looks like we have leaving do tonight so Fri should be free.