A Taste of Italy: Riding with Studio Velo

We have been fielding lots of requests for pictures and updates from our Studio Velo Cycling Adventure to Italy.  I will apologize now for this being so brief as it is late and we are all very tired. There will be more thorough descriptions of the trip to follow, but we wanted to at least provide a quick update.

Tomorrow will be day 7 of our 10 day trip, so we have a fair bit of riding already under out belts.  We based the first leg of the trip in Bormio, which is surrounded by many of the most challenging climbs in Europe, made famous by the Giro d’Italia.  Riding climbs like the Mortirolo, the Gavia and the Stelvio has given us new perspective on just how hard the pro tour riders push themselves on the big climbing days. 

Realizing that 10 days or riding in Bormio would be unsustainable, we based the second leg of the trip in Corvara.  It’s hard to imagine finding a more breathtaking place than Bormio, but Corvara might actually earn this distinction.  While the climbing here might not be quite as well known, it truly is impressive.  Exposed rock ridges extending so far above tree line that they actually have their own weather patterns, waterfalls that drop from barely distinguishable heights and mountain rivers fed by glacial runoff create a backdrop so majestic it almost seem fake.  The great mountain towns rich with culture and history complete the feel. 

The rest is up to us.  With great clients and friends, world-class carbon bikes provided by Cyfac and great riding and adventure for everyone, and some very cooperative weather, it has really been a remarkable first week.  We hope you enjoy the pictures. More to come. 

Enjoy

Dinner Day 1

Gavia - Ponte di Legno Side

The Approach to Stelvio - Prato Side

Gavia