7th-8th july

8^th Glorenza
So up and on with today’s challenge. The pass awaits. It lloks nice here at 950m, but we think it may be chilly at the top so pack up a small bag of warm bits and bobs. We set out steady and stayed steady as we were unsure what to expect, apart from the famous 46 haipin bends. It was amazing looking up to the top as the bends snaked their way up the hillside, but they would help take the sting out of the gradient so that was good. We were passed and then we passed the same Italian cycle club who we think were intimidated by our club tops. Time passed quickly, the vehicles passed closely (a few narrow escapes) and the bends allowed you to take in the views, quite breath-taking!  
The compact chain rings were more than enough to cope with the hill and we had a fantastic cycle to the top.

After a quick picture, layering on the clothing and sealing a deal for a new cycle top we headed down. Law taking the lead; both with teeth chattering and for some reason I started to sing about the worm called wiggly-woo?

We took the roads heading to St Maria which was a good choice as it was much quieter. Maybe because, as we found out, part of it was unpaved! But back in the valley it was warm again, so a quick coffee, off with the wind proofs and back home.

A fabulous Sunday cycle.

Stelvio Top 2760m

Highs – 2760m

Lows – mad motorists

Note - in 2013 Stelvio is going to be a toll road. Is this due to its profile being raised by a popular motoring programme??

7^th Glorenza

Stopped by the side of the river to find out about the weather and tomorrows challenge – Stelvio Pass.