Cortina is a town focused on outdoor sports and tourism. It’s a town that has always thought big, despite its small size and remote location. In 1956, it became the site of the Winter Olympics, so designated after its … Continue reading
Blog readers may remember our enthusiasm for Fondo Leopardiana last year. So it was an element of some discussion among the Boyz this year when we discovered that the Dolomiti Classic Fondo would occur this weekend near Cortina but was … Continue reading
We headed out of Arabba, climbing 7 km at 7% over Passo Perdoy, site of a famous memorial to the great Italian bike racer, Fausto Coppi. After a brief photo op, we descended 5 miles to an intersection with a … Continue reading
We are at a hotel in Corvara that has earned a special place in our hearts. La Perla is quite simply the best hotel we’ve ever had the pleasure of staying in on our trips. It is owned by the … Continue reading
It rained hard in the night, slowing to a drizzle by 7 AM with occasional breaks in the clouds by 8 AM. The forecast had suggested we might lose the morning to rain–extra rest for weary legs–but the weather seemed … Continue reading