Milan
28 августа 2018 г., Италия ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Warm weather welcomed me to the lovely city of Milano. Picked up my rental touring bike - which came with the worlds biggest heavy duty bike lock (and that was their lightweight one!). SuccessfullyЧитать далее
Mooching in Milano
29 августа 2018 г., Италия ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
A visit to the Duomo and the roof terraces was a great way to start the day. Inside - stunning marble floors and 52 soaring gothic columns and after 250 steps up to the high roof terraces -Читать далее
More Milano
29 августа 2018 г., Италия ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Next stop was Galleria Vittorio Emanuele where all the high end designer brands are showcased under the fabulous glass domed roof. Too bad they didn’t get any business from me that day!
I nearlyЧитать далее
Plans go astray
30 августа 2018 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
A very frustrating afternoon trying to get consistent answers from Trenitalia regarding getting the bike on one of the train sectors the following day. ‘Booked out’ seemed to be their fall backЧитать далее
I am worried about your wrist if it really is a possible scaphoid fracture. I asked a Dr friend of mine who said if it is still this sore after 2 weeks you might need to get it checked (xray and possibly MRI as the fracture may not show up) as scaphoid can develop avascular necrosis if not treated properly and part of the bone dies. It really doesn't like being broken!! I hope it is feeling much better and it is just a nasty sprain. Penny x
Verona Vacillations
30 августа 2018 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Travel day - or is it?
Panniers are packed and I get to Milano Centrale for the first train to Verona. I know I have this covered with tickets for both me and the bike. Getting the bike up onto theЧитать далее
ПутешественникHope the arm is getting better. Enjoying that you can now enjoy the cycle. Enjoying our cycle in Bali
Wet Wörgl
31 августа 2018 г., Австрия ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
How hard can it be to meet up with your fellow cycle buddies as the designated time and place?...Challenging apparently. Chris alerts me that he has hopped on the train going in the wrong directionЧитать далее
Kitzbühel Kapers
1 сентября 2018 г., Австрия ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
Arrived at Kitzbühel (by train) and explored this well known Austrian ski resort. They were having a weekend community festival with fire brigade rescues, market stalls and a wonderful oompah band.Читать далее
Wörgl to Innsbruck
2 сентября 2018 г., Австрия ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Time to move on to Innsbruck. Weather was overcast with some rain predicted. We pretty much followed the Inn River. The cycle paths were generally sealed and in excellent condition.
Cruised pastЧитать далее
Mayrhofen to Jenbach
3 сентября 2018 г., Австрия ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Caught a couple of local trains up to Mayrhofen in the Zillertal Valley. This area in the Tirol is known for its ski resorts. It was a really pretty ride following the fast flowing ZillerЧитать далее
Innsbruck Efficiency
3 сентября 2018 г., Австрия ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
So this afternoon I fronted up at the Accident Department of Innsbruck Hospital to get my hand/wrist checked out. I had psyched myself up for a very long wait but in very Austrian efficiency I was inЧитать далее
Gallivanting to Gossensass
4 сентября 2018 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Chatted to some locals on the train up to the Brenner Pass and they were recommending a really scenic diversion down a sealed rail trail to Gossensass.
So a quick change of plans and we were almostЧитать далее
Barrelling down Brenner
4 сентября 2018 г., Австрия ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
So one descent before coffee, quick train back up to Brenner ready for our ride back to Innsbruck.
We barrelled down the initial road descent before diverting onto the signposted ‘Radweg’ (cycleЧитать далее
Ambling from St. Anton
5 сентября 2018 г., Австрия ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Another day of cycling when you’re not really cycling. Train up to St. Anton (which probably looks prettier and more impressive covered in snow). Then the start of our 110km ride. A few warmupЧитать далее
Investigating Innsbruck
5 сентября 2018 г., Австрия ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
The Bergisel ski jump overlooking the city is huge.
Fun Fact: From the top you look directly down into a cemetery (not very comforting for the athletes)!
Mooched round the old town area seeing theЧитать далее
The cemetery at the base is just an exquisite example of perfect logistics planning.
Gaming the System
6 сентября 2018 г., Австрия ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
It’s always very satisfying when you can overcome bureaucracy- not once but 3 times!
Getting bikes tickets on trains (particularly cross border trips) has been challenging. So getting Greg’s bikeЧитать далее
Sermione Sights
6 сентября 2018 г., Италия ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Bye Bye Austria, Hello Italy!
A Sirmione side trip gave us a couple of hours to see this resort town on the southern bank of Lake Garda. I liked the medieval castle of Rocco Scaligera but it was aЧитать далее
Not so boring Brescia
6 сентября 2018 г., Италия ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
At first look this second largest city in Lombardy didn’t look seem appealing but the Piazza della Loggia had a temporary installation of plants in colourful Mondrian patterns against the backdropЧитать далее
Looping Lake Iseo
7 сентября 2018 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
A glorious clockwise cycle around the lake. Pretty views all the way, through tunnels and arches and past crumbling old properties.
Leisurely Lecco
8 сентября 2018 г., Италия ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Train delays, missed connections so a later than expected arrival into Lecco. Fab Airbnb accommodation. Managed to fit in a ride around town and short 35km ride along the river cycleway.
LeccoЧитать далее
Novate Mezzola
9 сентября 2018 г., Италия ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Train up to the northern end of Lake Como to start our cycle down the Eastern shoreline. The route wound through small villages, past rocky beaches and small boat harbours.
Views from Varenna
9 сентября 2018 г., Италия ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Supposedly the jewel of Lake Como. But all the small towns clinging to the steep shoreline are lovely. Some more tourist oriented than others which are still just local communities.
Bellagio Beckons
10 сентября 2018 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Winding cliff hugging roads, a couple of dark 2km tunnels and then a climb to the saddle of the peninsula before a descent to Bellagio.
Sensibly avoided the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni for lunch asЧитать далее
Argegno to Mennagio
10 сентября 2018 г., Италия ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Five bikes on the ferry necessitated a call to the Captain so we were able to get to Argegno. It was great to see the lakeside villas from the water.
Villa Balbianello was spectacular - no wonder itЧитать далее
Italian Riviera
11 сентября 2018 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
So the waterfront real estate on Lake Como’s western shore (Cernobbio, Moltrasio, Laglio, Brienno) is something else. Very grand palazzos, huge expensive hotels, lush and manicured gardens!
NoЧитать далее
Stairway to Nesso
11 сентября 2018 г., Италия ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Ferry to tiny Nesso. Drawcard is the Orido (gorge and waterfall) that splits the town. The bridge is perfect for jumping off - as a few kids were doing. Drawback - carting the bikes 340 steep cobbledЧитать далее
ПутешественникGreat photos & blog... stay safe ❤️🌹