111 km, 2,748 meters of climbing.
Another great day on the bike. Pre-Canada Day photo with Joerg's crew. Everyone was wearing extra clothes as the forecast was wet and cold. We saw a little water but the roads were dry.
A bit of climbing early followed by a long trek through a valley before the awesome Mortirolo. 12 km, 1,300 meter climb. Perspective: twice the elevation gain of Cypress (highway to the x-country ski area) in the same distance = very steep. Stories today of people walking and/or falling over their bikes.
GM and I near the top. This climb has been included in the Giro (Italy's Tour De France) several times. Names of famous riders are scribed on the rode.
Another end of day ritual is the natural ice bath. Most finish towns have a mountain stream nearby. Shortly after getting off the bike we seek it out and refresh the legs.
2-days to go. 2nd hardest stage tomorrow. Big day but I can almost taste the prosecco in Riva.
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