Monthly Archives: August 2011

Undiscovered Dolomites — Auronzo Loop

Posted on August 11, 2011 by

Day 2 “Recovery Ride” After yesterday’s “warmup” ride, I woke up sore and tired.  I barely wanted to look outside, but it was beautiful and sunny – not a cloud in the sky.  The storm system had cleared and we … Continue reading →

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Day 1 Warmup Ride — Grossglockner

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

We woke up in Tegernsee to a steady rain. Today, we had to get from Tegernsee, Germany to Cortina, Italy. Driving through Austria, this would be 6-8 hours in the car, so we packed up and got on the road. … Continue reading →

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Cycling in the Dolomites

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

If you were to go on a cycling vacation in Italy, where would you go?  Italy is a nation devoted to cycling and has outstanding roads to ride, great food, and beautiful scenery.  Where is the best place in Italy … Continue reading →

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SuperTour 2011 Canadian Rockies

Posted on August 6, 2011 by

I just got back from SuperTour, a 2-week bicycle camping trip.  SuperTour has been going on since the 1970s.  Originally it was organized by Diablo Wheelmen, a club that no longer exists.  The ride has outlived the club.  SuperTour goes … Continue reading →

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