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April 2008 |
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The Madonna di Ghisallo is a must see for any cycling enthusiast. This tiny chapel sits overlooking Lake Como and houses photographs, memorabilia and bikes from some of the most legendary cyclists such as Fausto Coppi, Eddy Merckx and Miguel Indurain. |
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March 2008 |
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Spectacular views overlooking lake Annecy surrounded by magnificent high bluffs and steep mountain tops. This makes for 2 excellent days of climbing. Notable climbs surrounding the lake are the col de la Forclaz and Montagne du Semnoz. |
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February 2008 |
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A perfect opportunity to get out of the ice and snow and get out on the road. Whether you are training for an up coming tour, an epic ride or pre-season fitness we encourage you to join us for some great rides in one of the best places to ride in the winter time. |
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December 2007 |
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Having a great time riding through the many picturesque villages of Tuscany. This picture was taking during the 2007 Florence to Rome Tour. Janet, Dwight, and Rufino. |
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November 2007 |
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The north side of Italy’s highest pass, the Stelvio.
Climbing this pass will test your legs with its 48
picturesque switchbacks, and 6000 feet of elevation
gain. The pass was first climbed in the Giro
d'Italia in 1953 and was made famous after Fausto
Coppi's victory. |
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October 2007 |
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Alpe d'Huez, one of the classic climbs of the Alpes. This
breathtaking climb follows 21 hairpin switchbacks all
individually marked. This picture was taken as we
climbed out of the mist and dense clouds to be rewarded
with this amazing view above a sea of clouds. |
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September 2007 |
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Cycling in Paradise. Few words
can express the striking beauty of the Dolomite region, characterized in part through deep contrasts and
dramatic landscapes shown in this Dolomiti massif. - Photo taken near Passo
Pordoi. |
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July
2007 |
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June 27th, just another
summer day on the Stelvio. 'As we climbed the
weather continued to deteriorate and by the top had
turned to snow. The climb was excellent and we all
enjoyed sitting in the warm bar drinking coffee and
watching the snow come down around us.' |
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March 2007 |
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Pitigliano seems to have
stepped out from a fairytale and appears to have
grown from the stone. The high walls of volcanic
tufa, are carved by a thousand caverns, and
tower-houses that heighten the picturesqueness of
this medieval town. |
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February 2007 |
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New to the Mortirolo climb is the addition of the Marco
Pantani memorial located 8 km up the climb. Established
in 2006, is now open to all who want to pay homage to
the unforgettable climber. |
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January 2007 |
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8,000 cyclists riding up the Passo Pordoi in Italy's longest running and most popular
cycling event the Maratona Dles Dolomite. Open to all
cyclists. |
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December 2006 |
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This little town is truly a site to see. Rising
1,440 feet above sea level on bare rock that has
eroded so much the only way in or out is by way of a
steep footbridge traversing an abyss. |
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November 2006 |
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For November we decided to post an exciting newly released video
of the Italian Alps showing many wonderful still photographs
along with video footage and great narration from a former tour
guest. |
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October 2006 |
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Looking out behind out hotel, this picture was taken
prior to the cycling event Maratona dles Dolomites,
surrounded by the legendary climbs of the Perdoi,
Sella and Giau. |
