Category Archives: travel

4 passes: Falzarego, Valparola, Campolongo, Falzarego

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

We’re heading into some of the most scenic territory in the Dolomites and riding up some of the most famous passes. Here’s a photo of Sue leading Craig up the Campolongo. OK, that’s a little out of order. We started … Continue reading →

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Dolomites 2012 — day 1 Auronzo Loop

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

It’s vacation time again — hurray! — and I’m back in the Dolomites with Alta Quota Adventures.  We’re doing essentially the same trip as last year, riding most if not all of the classic Dolomites climbs and staying in my … Continue reading →

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2012 Giro d’Italia — Best Ever?

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

Details about the 2012 Giro d’Italia are starting to dribble out.  In April, we learned that the Giro will start in Denmark.  Given the Giro has always been a climbing festival, we’ve all been waiting for news about the mountain … Continue reading →

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How to Make Pizzoccheri

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

Pizzoccheri della Valtellina is the famous local dish of Bormio.  Every time I go to Bormio I look forward to trying this simple delicacy.  Indeed, on the last trip, it was as delicious as ever. So, I’m home now and … Continue reading →

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Bormio — Extreme Mountain Town

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

By now, you’ve probably read about the two great rides we did from Bormio: both sides of the Stelvio and the Mortirolo/Gavia loop.  These are two of the greatest one-day rides I’ve ever done. There are two more mega rides you … Continue reading →

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Mortirolo e Gavia — an Epic Day

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

Today is the last day of our trip.  It’s good to end a trip with a bang! We have climbed most of the famous peaks of the Dolomites — Sella Gruppo, Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Passo Giau, Passo Falzarego — … Continue reading →

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Passo Stelvio — Cima Coppi — both sides in one day

Posted on August 17, 2011 by

Of all the mountains one can ride a bicycle up, Passo Stelvio fascinates me the most. Sure, at 2757m Passo Stelvio isn’t the highest pass in Europe.  Col de la Bonette Restefond (2860m) is the highest and Col de l’Iseran … Continue reading →

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transfer day: Cortina to Bormio — preview of Passo Stelvio

Posted on August 17, 2011 by

Today we have to drive from Cortina to Bormio.  Our plan was to ride from Cortina, climbing Passo Giau, Passo Fedaia (Marmolada glacier), and Passo Nigra, and meet Ajax in Bolzano where he would drive us the rest of the … Continue reading →

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Cortina d’Ampezzo — Jewel of the Dolomites

Posted on August 17, 2011 by

By now you’ve seen my descriptions and photographs of all the great rides we’ve been doing in the Dolomites with Ajax Dempsey of Alta Quota Adventures.  http://www.altaquota-adventures.com/  We’ve been staying in Cortina d’Ampezzo which has served as an excellent base … Continue reading →

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Sella Ronde — Disneyland for Cyclists

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

The Gruppo Sella is a monolith of coral and the most iconic feature of the landscape of the Dolomites.  From a distance, it looks like a mesa from Monument Valley placed smack on top of an Alpine mountain.  Unfortunately, you … Continue reading →

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