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Here are pictures from my bike trip in Italy with Gary and Breaking Away tours. We went to Como, the Dolomites, and the Aosta Valley |
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Madonna di Ghisallo is the patron saint of cyclists. The church has bicycles and jerseys from racers. |
Cyclist fountain at bottom of hill from Madonna di Ghisallo |
The cyclists statue at Madonna di Ghisallo |
Store ad with Dad on cell phone, with kid and groceries on bike |
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These climbs are a part of the Giro d'Italia which takes place in May every year. |
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Each switchback to the Stelvio is numbered |
The approach to the Stelvio pass, a 6,000' climb |
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Don't look too closely at the Italian graffiti for the racers on the Mortirolo. |
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On to Aosta Valley or Home |
The Ortles at the top of the Stelvio |
Top of the Mortirolo, a 20% climb at times |
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