We ended up riding up Monte Grappa. Two kilometers from the summit it started to rain. There were the usual cow bells to cheer us on and we ground out the final switch backs to the top while others (perhaps more sanely) turned back. We were wet and cold but happy to have finished the 16 Mile, 5,900 foot climb.Yesterday we were pretty tapped out but still managed to ride 50 miles through the vineyards and along the canals. Mostly flat riding with a few impromptu sprint points, one sustained climb and the usual fun and games along the way.
Today we did the flat, coffee shop ride nice and slow while hoping to recover for tomorrow’s race. Despite the easy ride some of us were feeling pretty bonky on the way home. Time for a huge dinner and a good night’s sleep.
Saturday afternoon we race again. Another circuit race on a 6 mile loop. It’ll be good fun. Stay tuned for the race report and a report on Sunday’s ride. The current plan is to venture deeper into the Dolomites and do more scenic climbing: Giro de Dolomiti. Should make for great riding, awesome photos, good stories and some healthy appetites.
For more stories on the past few days, check out Pat’s Velo Veneto blog as he has the lion’s share of the photos and video clips.
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