The challenge for yesterday's ride was that of vertical meters climbed and altitude. The challenge for today was both of these factors, combined with a greater distance and (unbeknownst to us) some very steep sections.
We rode from Canazei up to pass Fedaia, then around the Marmolada, through some stunning country side and then climbed the pass San Pellegrino before descending down to Moena and then climbing back up to Canazei. A great day, but a really hard day that took its toll on a few of us, as these pictures and captions will show...
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| I took this photo over my shoulder as we rode up to pass Fedaia. That's Troy riding behind me |
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| Erik, Troy, Chris and Graeme on the climb. We all look really happy - that's because we didn't know what was ahead of us... |
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| Arriving at the top. A dam, tunnels and cold winds awaited us |
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| Sensory overload. From snow covered peaks, through barren switchbacks, and descending down to stunning towns and vistas like this. |
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| The 22kms of climbing leading to this point was nothing short of brutal. We thought the 15% inclines and numerous switchbacks were bad - we hadn't reached the 18% section yet! I reckon my heart rate must have been 180+ bpm going up this hill. |
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| The hill proved too much for some, with Tony getting a lift up in a police van! |
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| Graeme is one of the hardest men on this trip, but these hills seem to have broken him. Look at that face! |
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| Chris and Borzi battled the 18% section like gladiators. During the battle the guys clipped wheels, bringing Borzi down and breaking his finger! |
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| Chris and I at the top of the passo San Pellegrino |
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