Monthly Archives: June 2011

Today’s ride was from Acqui Terme to Alba.  The area is known for its hazelnuts and is the home of Nutella.  The group met up in the town of Monastero Bormida, a medieval town where the original bridge still in … Continue reading →

I couldn’t have asked for a better group to bike and spend my vacation with.  It is a diverse group and each person has had such unique experiences. They have also taught me so much, inluding: 1. Don’t pull the cord … Continue reading →

Today’s ride was a 51 km loop from Acqui Terme passing through towns including: Alice Bel Colle, Quaranti, and Mombaruzzo. There were a few steady climbs during the day, including a 3K limb into Castelrocchero and a short climb of … Continue reading →

Everyone who rides, especially in Indiana, is familiar with the granny gear- that infamous third front chain ring which indicates you are too much of a weenie to conquer climbs with the gears of a true roadie.  In today’s ride from Gavi … Continue reading →

Of what country shall I be afraid? Today was long and tiring, but exciting and fulfilling at the same time. The trip from Milan to Monterotondo was quite the experience, taking a good 7 hours. Thankfully I spent my time … Continue reading →

So, just to make sure I had plenty of time in case of navigational errors- I arrived at JFK a good 5 hrs early. This has given me plenty of time to learn a little Italian. Please note the previous … Continue reading →

Not sure if I’m excited, nervous, or have had too much coffee today.  Thankfully I have a passport!!  Tomorrow will be a true test of my navigational abilities… ekks.  So, plenty of time has been allotted for my anticipated misdirection. … Continue reading →

Everything I know about Italy I learned from watching the Giro d’Italia…. After spending three weeks dutifully watching every minute of the Giro, I was inspired to use my vacation time to head to Italy and ride my bike.  My … Continue reading →