What a day: 170 kms from sea level to 1200m and back to around 250m; 2 mountain passes; endless low Alpine valleys; a bar owner who loved cycling and whose cousin won the Race Across America 5 times; strong legs - no cramp; great food including lovely salty anchoivies on a pizza Romana; and now, free camping in Italy, albeit without a shower - it was getting dark, that's what I'll tell the Carabinieri.
I've really enjoyed my day in Slovenia - well about 6 hours of the day. I'd like to return one day.
Ciao, James
Go Jimmy! Sounds awesome! glad you 're on such a buzz. Next stop global huh?
ReplyDeleteWe met a bunch of guys at lands end yha who were cycling lejog in 5 days aiming for that mileage each day - possible? Overheard them talking about sudocream & had to bite my tongue.
2 things.
1. If you want to stay in lovely Genéve do shout for mr sungard's #, &
2. My friend Francis is battling Tour de France for charity - motor neurones that his dad/my godfather had. You'd maybe be on same hill at same time. You'd get on. He's a cycling nut job/laugh. Any objections to me sending your #?
Enjoy los dolomitios!