Final thoughts
of “Le Scorpion”©…….ok Smith
This time a slightly
different “Cycling event” less organisation, less miles cycled but some stiff
challenges along the way but some long drives to get there.
I can confirm the
myth the Italians are bonkers when it
comes to driving but I would add always courteous to riders (except the guy
that Vince cut up on a roundabout ) The most abusive hand gesture I have
witnessed but delivered with such style, panache and class I could only admire.
You can overtake at
high speed contravening solid white lines towards the blind bend whilst smoking
and using your phone……..as long as you’re Italian.
Highlights many and
varied clearly the 1st and only true sprint of the trip; Geoff falling off his
bike as he didn’t unclip in time……..hilarious until I did it.
The 3 climbs feature
passo dello Stelvio, Brutal how can I forget especially as I type and still
don’t have full feeling in my fingertips (genuine). Never was going to give up
but boy the conditions were tough.
Vince you could have
been a Royal Marine (I know a conflict but I bigger accolade I cannot give)
Ghisallo “bellisimo”,
Alpe D’Huez “magnifique” ……we earned the warm climbing weather.
The stunning beauty
of Lakes Garda, Iseo, Maggiore and Como (Never did find George Clooney’s
house-sorry Nicki)
Cycling the Roubaix
Velodrome…….if you know Cycling you know what that means, if you don’t vote for
Mo Farah!!
With all that’s
happened in cycling since we have come home I would still recommend it to
anyone you don’t need drugs you just need the challenge the reward, the views
of the mountains and friends to cycle with.
The views at the
bottom half way up and at the top……the descents grinning like a Cheshire cat at
the bottom.
Finding the medallions
at Ghisallo.
Waving at fellow
Motorhomers??
Low lights……shopping
in Lecco (you had to be there)
I would not have
missed it for the World…………
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