Pat's Cycle Tour - 2017

Terbaru lebih dulu

Pat's Cycle Tour - 2017 Patrick Leary
Lerici (IT)
31 Juli 2017, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
From the North Sea, to what I have just learnt, is the Ligurian Sea, and an awesome swim.

My base for the next two nights, a campsite in a tierred olive grove overlooking a bay. From the campsite there is a set of stairs over the rocks leading into the ocean. Going to enjoy a few swims in the bay. Tomorrow will be another day of exploring.Baca selengkapnya
Lihat terjemahan
PelancongThat looks beautiful Pat if I was you I would camp a bit longer, come back next year😱
31/07/17Balas
I can remember being so impressed with the clear seas around the coastline. Looks wonderful enjoy the rest exploring Tops
01/08/17Balas
1 suka
Pat's Cycle Tour - 2017 Patrick Leary
1 1
Cinque Terra (IT)
1 Agustus 2017, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Cinque Terre is a rugged portion of coast on the Italian Riviera, comprising of five small coastal villages. Made use of a boat tour to visit the villages. These hamlets either cling to the cliff face or are concealed in small inlets. Paths, trains and boats connect the villages, and cars cannot reach them from the outside.

From the last village it was a scenic train ride back to La Spezia, and from there a bus back to the campsite in Lerici.Baca selengkapnya
Lihat terjemahan
1 suka
Pat's Cycle Tour - 2017 Patrick Leary
1
1 1 3
Lucca (IT)
3 Agustus 2017, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
Yesterday on the way to Lucca must be the hottest that I have ever cycled in (43 °C).

Today was a day exploring Lucca, famous for its intact Renaissance-era city walls.

Also used today to replace my pannier rack on the bicycle which was beyond repair.Baca selengkapnya
Lihat terjemahan
PelancongStunning pics
03/08/17Balas
Wow how are you managing in THAT heat. Keep hydrated please. Tops
04/08/17Balas
Amazing pics but what a diff one person can make - the greenery on roof! Tops
04/08/17Balas
4 komentar lainnya
1 suka
Pat's Cycle Tour - 2017 Patrick Leary
Pisa (IT)
5 Agustus 2017, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
It is believed that the city of Pisa was founded on the shore and was a maritime city, however with sediment deposits it now lies 10km inland from the shore.

Known worldwide for its leaning tower. The tower at its worst was leaning at 5.5 degrees. Work was done to stabilize the lean, and the lean is now stable at 4 degrees. The top of the tower is off-center by 3.9 meters.

Not only does the tower lean, but also the Baptistery which has a lean of 0.6 degrees.Baca selengkapnya
Lihat terjemahan
Glad you went to Pisa too. Tops
05/08/17Balas
2 suka
Pat's Cycle Tour - 2017 Patrick Leary
San Gimignano (IT)
6 Agustus 2017, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Back on the bike again today after being spoilt rotten by Morris & Jenny in Lucca. Going to miss the company, good food, cold beers, and most definitely the swimming pool !

Set off fairly earlier and headed towards the heart of Tuscany. Undulating route today with a few climbs of around 10° that tested the legs. By 2pm the heat really begins to take it's toll.Baca selengkapnya
Lihat terjemahan
1 suka
Pat's Cycle Tour - 2017 Patrick Leary
2
Siena / Buonconvento (IT)
7 Agustus 2017, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
The route has been mainly on the tar, but a few more dirt roads today. Siena was amazing, so much going on there !

Another puncture today, but at least I had the luxury of being able to carry out the repair in the shade.Baca selengkapnya
Lihat terjemahan
PelancongHow many km left to Rome Pat.......
07/08/17Balas
What is growing in the lands - wheat? Tops
07/08/17Balas
Patrick LearyNot that far actually, about 230km. Taking it easy, only have to be in Rome by Thursday
07/08/17Balas
4 komentar lainnya
1 suka
Pat's Cycle Tour - 2017 Patrick Leary
1
Bolsena (IT)
8 Agustus 2017, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
A day of mixed fortunes. Tyre burst and ripped to shreds in the middle of nowhere. Put on my sad look face and rang a doorbell at a small factory. One of the workers loaded me, my bike and all my bags into his car, and took me to the nearest town.

Dropped me off at a workshop, I guess he knew one of the staff. Was told to wait two minutes and he took off on his scooter. Came back after thirty minutes with a second hand tyre and tube. Back on the road again !!

Camp tonight right on the shore of Lake Bolsena. Evening intertainment watching a plane skimming over the lake scooping water to put out a fire in the hills behind the town.Baca selengkapnya
Lihat terjemahan
2 suka
Pat's Cycle Tour - 2017 Patrick Leary
1
Sutri / Lake Bracciano (IT)
9 Agustus 2017, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
Unplanned stop at a Roman amphitheater carved into tufa rock that dates back to the end of the 2nd century and could seat up to nine thousand people.

At the same site, also visited a church, Maddona del Parto, dating back to the 13th century, also entirely excavated into the tufa rock. From outside there is nothing that reveals the presence of a church.

Fortunate enough to finish today's cycle at another lake, Lake Bracciano. Campsite again is right on the shore of the lake.Baca selengkapnya
Lihat terjemahan
Glad you made this detour as most impressive. What a wonderful campsite again and love seeing all the plants that brighten the narrow "roads" between the buildings. Well today (10th) you should reach your destination Rome. WELL DONE. (remembering Mops today) Tops
10/08/17Balas
1 suka
Pat's Cycle Tour - 2017 Patrick Leary
1
1
Rome (IT)
10 Agustus 2017, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 36 °C
Arrived in Rome yesterday, again using the waterways to navigate into a city, this time making use of the Tiber river (3rd longest river in Italy). Once in the city then over to the GPS for the last few km's. Cycling in a city is not as difficult as it may seem.

The shear number of monuments, the Roman ruins, and the enormity of these is truly impressive. Visited the Colosseum, Catacombs, Piazza Venezia, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Crypt of Capachin Monks, Roman Baths, Panthenon, Trevi Fountain, and many other attractions.Baca selengkapnya
Lihat terjemahan
Viva Italia, Riccardo
12/08/17Balas
Hope you made a wish - Tops
12/08/17Balas
Pleased you are soaking up the magnificent Roman historical sights! You made it & on schedule without any major incident. WELL DONE! Are you going to visit the Vatican & St. Peter's Square? xxTops
12/08/17Balas
PelancongWell done Pat👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
12/08/17Balas
3 suka
Pat's Cycle Tour - 2017 Patrick Leary
1
Vatican City (VA)
13 Agustus 2017, Kota Vatikan ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
The worlds smallest independent international state, a walled off enclave within Rome, and home to approx 800 people.

Consisting of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St Peter's Bascilica, and of course St Peter's Square. Michelangelo's artwork adorns the walls and ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and took him five years to complete.

Also climbed the stairs up and into the dome with breathtaking views of Rome from the top.Baca selengkapnya
Lihat terjemahan
3 suka
Pat's Cycle Tour - 2017 Patrick Leary
Cycling Summary
14 Agustus 2017, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Countries Crossed:
Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria, Lichtenstein, and Italy.

Cycling Statistics:
Total weight (Bike & Bags): 40 kg
Total Distance: 2,500 km
Longest Day: 150 km
Cycling Days: 25 days
Cycling Hours: 132 Hrs
Temperature: 5°C - 43°C
Maximum Speed: 63 km/h
Calories Burned: 87,000

Mechanicals:
4x Punctures
6x Broken Spokes
2x Snapped Carrier bolts
1x Pannier Rack
1x TyreBaca selengkapnya
Lihat terjemahan
3 suka

Akhir trip
14 Agustus 2017