The Dolomites are a subset of the Alps, located in far northeast Italy hard against the Swiss/German/Austrian border. It has been a land betwixt and between since well before the Roman Empire and has seen the ebb and flow of … Continue reading
In 1988, American Andy Hampsten attacked in a snowstorm on the slopes of the Gavia, and took over the lead of the Giro d’Italia. It was the first shining moment in American road cycling history, resulting in the first … Continue reading
Ok, race day… I hope I don’t get a flat Where are my gloves, shoot , I forgot my cycling socks, thanks Howie, oh wait here they are. Everyone is waiting for me again, a butler would be a good … Continue reading
Our morning started early as the sun, bulging red through the horizon, struck across the blue Adriatic. As we entered the historic square, being international celebrities of course, we were ushered to the center for photos and interviews in front … Continue reading
My race was exhilarating too. The start was sort of horrifying to me, though, I have to say. It was so dangerous! There were many sudden decelerations in the huge pack. So, I was, sensibly (I thought), keeping some distance … Continue reading