Ostia - Rio Claro

I am telling myself that I'm going to have a nice easy start and not get caught up into my excitement to be on the bike again. It actually works for the first 25k and I'm feeling a bit tired at that point. But I work through it and by 80km I'm getting into the groove and I make 150k for the first day. Nice start, feels good.

Met three Swiss guys credit card touring on road bikes. Beautiful beaches and I managed to get an hour and a half nap in on the sand.
The heat feels wonderful, I'm on the Mediterranean!

I plan to wild camp and managed to find an agricultural spot, but I didn't sleep well. Campgrounds might be better especially for shower facilities.Read more